Job Title:        Executive Officer II (Functional Title: Program Officer)
Department:   HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
Job ID:            4035

Job Posting Details

HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School (FYTGS) is charged to oversee the operations of the HKUST’s Mainland Platforms including research and development, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.

Reporting to the Director of the HKUST Nanhai Innovation Center, the appointee will work with colleagues from Clear Water Bay Campus and Mainland Units to support (i) programs and activities of the HKUST Nanhai Innovation Centre (to be established) (ii) research grant applications through HKUST Mainland Platforms; (iii) negotiation and review of the terms of contracts, agreements etc. and (iv) knowledge transfer related activities. Besides, the appointee will also help promote FYTGS initiatives to faculty, staff, and students in Clear Water Bay Campus through organization of related events and programs, such as workshop and training. He/She may sometimes be required to work outside normal office hours and be assigned with ad-hoc duties. This position is based in HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus. Regular travel to the Greater Bay Area is required.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably on grant application and management, intellectual property management, and administrative support. We are looking for a high calibre person with excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua), good analytical and organizational skills, good interpersonal and communication skills.  As a team player, the ideal candidate should also be capable of handling multi-tasks, and be able to liaise and network with both external clients and internal offices.  Good IT knowledge with high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is desirable.  Prior work experience in tertiary institutions is an advantage.  Applicants with less experience will be considered for the position of Program Assistant. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

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 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 (http://jobs.ust.hk/) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Tuesday, 24 July 2018. 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.