RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE
 
Senior Executive Officer (Ref. 250409006)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will be required to:
 
(a) coordinate research grant applications and monitor the progress of research activities;
 
(b) serve committees;
 
(c) submit reports to external funding bodies;
 
(d) liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
 
(e) supervise junior staff members;
 
(f) coordinate and supervise all aspects of administration in the Office;
 
(g) provide input for systems development; and
 
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should:
 
(a) have a recognised degree;
 
(b) have at least eight years of solid administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably with research administrative experience obtained in the higher education setting;
 
(c) have good ability in supporting committee work;
 
(d) have an excellent command in both written and spoken English and Chinese, and fluency in Putonghua;
 
(e) possess good knowledge of using office computer software and applications.  Experience in development and maintenance of computer application system will be a distinct advantage;
 
(f) have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
 
(g) be proactive and able to work independently.
 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
 
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply. 
 
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.
 
Application 
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 23 April 2025 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
 
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.