Project Officer

INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION, TRANSLATION AND POLICY RESEARCH

Project Officer (one vacancy, 2-year contract) (23240423)

The Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research (ITPR) of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is committed to driving innovations, research and development (R&D), technology translation, and applications to enable HKBU to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities globally, nationally, as well as those under the aegis of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s top policy priority on innovation and technology development. We strive to bridge the gap in technology readiness between academic innovation and industry applications.

Position Description

Reporting to the Directors of ITPR or his / her delegate(s), the candidate will be responsible for performing administrative duties, providing various marketing and operational supports to facilitate the promotion of the university’s innovation and technologies, and foster entrepreneurship and commercialisation endeavors. The candidate will coordinate with and provide support to relevant institutes or departments on initiatives related to knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in office administrative duties including enquiries, procurement, liaise with internal and external parties and assisting the Director and his/her delegate to maintain office day-to-day operation;
• Assist in organising, coordinating and implementing events, meetings, seminars, workshops, projects and various marketing activities; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates or the Central Management of the University from time to time. 

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree preferably with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in project administration and coordination for marketing/ corporate communication/ event management/ sales; experience in the tertiary education sector and knowledge transfer is a plus;
• Proficiency in MS Office, Chinese and English word processing;
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Good interpersonal skills and be a good team player; and
• Positive attitude, versatile,  growth mindset, authentic, self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently as well as a team member.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 3 May 2024

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