Office of the Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation)
Senior Executive Officer
(Ref. 260714007-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) assist the Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) [SVP(RI)] in driving the enhancement of the University’s research quality and impact as well as the research and innovation activities;
(b) assist with human resources, financial planning and budgeting matters;
(c) provide secretarial service to committees, project/working groups, and/or task forces;
(d) develop comprehensive reports and analyses on research and knowledge transfer performance;
(e) liaise and coordinate with offices/units under SVP(RI) as well as external organisations;
(f) assist in the coordination of various engagements and initiatives locally as well as in the Chinese Mainland and overseas; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by SVP(RI) or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree;
(b) have at least eight years of solid and relevant post-qualification administrative experience at a responsible level, preferably with some years of experience gained in sizable organisations or tertiary institutions;
(c) have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as computer literacy;
(d) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua;
(e) be meticulous and have good analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills; and
(f) be pleasant, proactive, independent and able to work under pressure.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 28 July 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 14 July 2026