Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology

Executive Officer (Ref. 240705001-IE)

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) plan and execute events such as talks, seminars, forums and other activities for sharing research findings and fostering engagements etc.;

(b) develop compelling content for various social media platforms and implement social media strategies to engage with faculty members, stakeholders, alumni and industry practitioners etc.;

(c) liaise with internal departments, administrative units and external organisations and/or stakeholders;

(d) provide administrative support to the Centre, including but not limited to research projects and committees;

(e) support ad-hoc projects and/or administrative tasks; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology or his/her delegates.

Qualifications 

Applicants should: 

(a) have a recognised degree, preferably in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Social Sciences, with at least five years of relevant post-qualification work experience;

(b) have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.  Fluency in Cantonese is required;

(c) have proficiency in computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office and Adobe Acrobat; and

(d) be a good team player who can work independently under pressure.

Preference will be given to those with work experience in tertiary institutions or similar organisations.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

For more information about the Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology, please visit the website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/precit/.

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).  The closing date for application is 19 July 2024.  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 committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.