Job Title:         Learning & Development Manager
Department:    Human Resources Office
Job ID:             9855

Job Posting Details

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites nominations and applications for the position of Learning & Development Manager of the University.

The University

Founded in 1991, HKUST is an international research university dedicated to the advancement of science, engineering, business & management, and humanities & social science, and the education of the next generation of leaders for the world.  With equal emphasis on undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as close collaboration with industry and business, HKUST is a leading university with significant international impact and strong local commitment.  Within a short history of 33 years, HKUST has established a substantial presence in the global higher education sector and garnered considerable international recognition. HKUST ranks #2 in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings, #1 in Hong Kong and #3 in Greater China in the latest THE Global Employability University Ranking and #7 in the latest THE Asia University Rankings.  Its EMBA Program has topped the highly regarded Financial Times Global EMBA Rankings 12 times in 2007, 2009-2013, 2016-2018, 2020 and 2022-2023.  Located on a hillside and waterfront complex overlooking the Clear Water Bay peninsula, HKUST also boasts one of the most scenic campuses in the world.

At the heart of the University’s pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact lies uncompromising efforts to recruit and retain the best talents globally and locally.  HKUST comprises around 720 internationally respected and diverse faculty members, with about 10,000 undergraduate and 7,100 postgraduate students.  The University seeks to diversify its critical mass of world-class academics, researchers, staff and students in order to drive cutting-edge education and research initiatives and deliver academic and administrative excellence.  It promotes interdisciplinary studies and a strong entrepreneurial spirit in a diverse learning environment that enhances student development of creativity, innovative thinking and a global outlook.  Proactive faculty recruitment is undertaken from around the world in all its disciplines.  HKUST upholds the values of diversity and an inclusive and collaborative community.  English is the language used in teaching, research and administration.

The Role

The role is responsible for developing the learning and development ecosystem, implementing L&D strategies across the University to ensure capability building. It involves identifying learning needs, designing and delivering learning solutions, and evaluating the effectiveness of learning initiatives.  The role will work closely with HRBPs, and other stakeholders to ensure the learning ecosystem aligns with the University's overall development strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design learning strategies and deliver solutions that support employee development against the University’s strategic direction;
• Advise HRBPs on solutions to client groups’ specific learning needs;
• Build learning curriculums (e.g. leadership curriculum, personal effectiveness know-how, change management toolkit) and partner with subject matter experts to develop and deliver learning content;
• Support on learning & development solutions for talent cohorts;
• Build LMS and the learning content, track learning data and dashboards, draw insights to define learning needs, staff retention, KPIs, ROI, etc.;
• Partner with employee engagement vendor to create positive employee experience and employer branding.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced learning & development professional.  Desired attributes include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in human resources, business, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, or other related disciplines;
• 10+ years of experience in learning & development;
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory;
• Experience in developing an LMS;
• Strong end-to-end process thinking and management, with the ability to effectively leverage technology to drive and enhance efficiency and effectiveness of learning & development processes;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create, measure and scale the right metrics to drive efficiencies;
• Eager to learn.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

The post is a full-time appointment, normally for an initial term of 2 years, and renewable subject to mutual agreement.  Competitive compensation and fringe benefits will be provided.

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 (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 16 May 2024.  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.

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.