Job Title:         Assistant Manager
Department:    Office of the Dean of Science
Job ID:              10305

Job Posting Details

In line with the HKSAR Government’s strategic direction, HKUST is moving forward to establish a third medical school.The University is seeking a high-calibre individual who can work well in a dynamic, rapid-response and multi-tasking environment to support the planning and implementation of the medical school project. The appointee will play a key role in supporting all aspects of project management, with duties including but not limited to:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support for project committees and meetings.
• Creating project documents, meeting materials and desktop research to a high standard.
• Researching, analysing and summarizing data for project reporting and analytics.
• Assisting in developing project plans, timelines, budgets and financial planning.
• Organizing activities related to project development.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on project-related matters.
• Managing the strategic planning for HKUST’s various projects.
• Assisting in designing, developing and maintaining the webpages.
• Providing ad-hoc support or performing any other duties as requested by supervisor(s).

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in project management or program management, preferably in a tertiary institution. They should also have an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua). Computer literacy and IT proficiency are expected. The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills, strong project management skills, adept multi-tasking abilities, the capacity of working independently and demonstrate sensitivity to numbers. (Duration: 2 years)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Wednesday, 7 May 2025. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.