The University now invites application for the following position:

Executive Officer – Office of Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research) (Ref: EO (PV/VPARO) 2025-03-28)

Responsibilities: 

• provide all-round support to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research) and/ or his delegate in launching and implementing new research development initiatives;
• organize events and meetings to promote research among faculty members and researchers;
• maintain and update the website of the Office;
• handle research grant applications and project matters;
• process reimbursement claims and direct payment requests for research activities and projects;
• develop and maintain central databases for grant applications, on-going projects and research publications, and compile statistical reports on research performance and research activities;
• provide administrative support to University committees and other functions of the Office; and
• take up ad-hoc projects as assigned.  

Applicants should:

• possess a recognised university degree with at least 4 years of working experience preferably in research grant administration and higher education sector;
• have excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
• be highly attentive to details and have the ability to maintain accurate databases and records;
• possess good computer skills and have administrative abilities, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; and
• be a good team player and able to work independently and efficiently.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicant should visit this link https://recruit.hsu.edu.hk/ and apply on or before 13 April 2025.  Review of applications will begin soon until the position is filled.  The University reserves the right not to fill the position in this exercise.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful.  All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.