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Job Scope :

1. To be responsible to the Head (Research) for the effective discharge of all duties;
2. To conduct survey, programme evaluation projects, and research studies;
3. To prepare statistical reports, evaluation reports and research papers;
4. To update and maintain administrative database.

Main Job Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research on issues related to gifted education, and prepare research papers and presentations on key findings;
2. Evaluate activities undertaken by the HKAGE, including its projects, programmes and courses;
3. Prepare statistical data and evaluation reports concerning the activities of the HKAGE; including recommendations for improvement of quality delivery where appropriate;
4. Provide research support to all Divisions as required, including information search, design of research studies, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation and report writing;
5. Update and maintain the administrative database and records;
6. Provide administrative support as needed.

1.  A good degree from a recognized Hong Kong university, or equivalent; major in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences preferred;
2. At least three years’ work experience with two years in quantitative research experience, preferably in an educational environment; a higher research degree (M. Phil) will be an advantage.
3. Experience of collecting, analyzing and drawing precise conclusions from data, and of writing precise, concise and clear reports;
4. Experience in statistical packages (such as R and SPSS);
5. Advanced Excel skills and VBA experience will be a plus;
6. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in Chinese and English; ability to speak Putonghua will be preferred;
7. Good proficiency in using a variety of ICT packages (MS Office Applications such as Word, Power Point and Access)

Full details of this post can be found on our website https://www.hkage.org.hk or by emailing Ms Siu by clicking "Apply Now" 

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and this recruitment exercise will continue until the post is filled.

The HKAGE is a subvented non-governmental organisation, to advocate and provide support services for gifted students, parents and teachers/ schools. * For the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employees are requested to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you are not contacted by us within ten weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. All personal data are collected for recruitment purposes only.*

The Academy is a non-profit making organisation set up to provide structured educational services for exceptionally gifted students as well as to support teachers, parents and academics. It will provide off-school learning opportunities for gifted young people aged from 10 to 18 years to enable them to reach their potential in a wide range of specialist areas, including leadership, creativity, personal-social competence, to promote wholeperson development, and to develop their confidence in pursuit of excellence and commitment to serving their community. It will also help to provide guidance to parents of gifted students, as well as training courses for teachers in specialist areas. The Academy will conduct research and development appropriate to sustainable growth and advancement of knowledge in gifted education in Hong Kong.The Academy now invites applications for the following position: