Applications are invited for: 

Morningside College

Functional Manager (carrying the job title of 'Advancement Manager')

(Ref: 250000BV) 

Applicants should (i) have a good Bachelor's degree or equivalent; (ii) possess at least seven years' postgraduate work experience in fund-raising, alumni affairs, public relations, or administration at middle management or supervisory level; (iii) have experience in large-scale event management including fund-raising campaigns; (iv) possess excellent English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) writing, editing, proofreading and spoken language skills; (v) have solid understanding of traditional, digital and social media communications, marketing concepts and principles; (vi) have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; (vii) be able to work under pressure and outside office hours occasionally; and (viii) be independent, outgoing and a self-starter. Knowledge of the higher education sector would be an advantage.

The appointee will be responsible for (a) organising appropriate events to foster connections with donors; (b) developing and executing fund-raising and friend-raising campaigns; (c) managing marketing and communications projects and budget; (d) undertaking committee work; and (e) performing other administrative work.

Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for two years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit additional information, invited for informal discussions, written test and/or on-campus interview.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in the online application: (1) a letter of interest; and (2) a résumé (in .pdf format).  Applicants with no letter or résumé submitted will NOT be considered.