FACULTY OF SCIENCE

OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF SCIENCE

Senior Executive Officer (23240651)

The Office of the Dean of Science is currently searching for a highly motivated administrator with extensive experience in PR functions to join its team as a Senior Executive Officer.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of the Office, the appointee will lead a small team of staff to formulate, strategise and implement various communications and PR functions of the Faculty, including but not limited to:

• Developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies, both online and offline, for the Faculty;
• Creating compelling content for speeches, media highlights, websites, social media posts, newsletters and media alike  to showcase the Faculty’s latest developments and achievements to internal and external stakeholders; and
• Devising, coordinating and implementing campaigns and/or events in relation to branding, partnership-building,  outreach and engagement with students, staff, alumni, advisors, etc.

In addition, the appointee is also expected to handle some of the general administration of the Office, including but not limited to:

• Preparation of reports, statistics, correspondences and other formal documents;
• Providing management support on HR, finance and/or space matters; 
• Planning, coordinating and implementing special projects and/or initiatives of the Faculty; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Applicants should possess a recognised bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience and a track record of playing a supervisory role, preferably gained in faculty offices of tertiary education institutions.  The ideal candidate should demonstrate: 

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Strong project/event management, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• A strong sense of responsibility, sound reasoning and analytical skills, and a problem-solving mindset;
• The ability to stay flexible and multitask under pressure, as well as to work independently and in a team; and
• Willingness to work outside office hours occasionally.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.