CHINESE MAINLAND AFFAIRS OFFICE

Senior Manager (Ref. 17010301-E2)

The appointee will be required to (a) oversee the development and operations of PolyU’s Regional Bases in the Chinese mainland; (b) provide management and administrative support to services offered at Xi’an and Beijing Regional Bases and provide supervision/coaching to their staff; (c) supervise the Regional Bases in providing support to PolyU activities including student development, student recruitment and alumni activities; (d) liaise with mainland partners and build useful networks to facilitate PolyU’s development in the Chinese mainland and in Belt and Road region; and (e) develop new initiatives to advance the University’s strategic interests in the Chinese mainland. Frequent travel to the Chinese mainland and working on irregular hours including evenings, Saturdays and Sundays will be required.

Applicants should (a) have a recognised degree; (b) have at least eight years’ post-qualification experience in related areas of work, including experience at managerial/supervisory level; (c) possess solid working knowledge of overseeing operations preferably in the Chinese mainland, including regulatory, compliance and financial issues; (d) possess good interpersonal skills and leadership ability, capable of working effectively with people and staff members in the Chinese mainland; and (e) have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua and Cantonese) and strong communication and problem solving skills. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written language proficiency test.

[Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.]

Remuneration and 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. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.