in School and Student Services Division
(Ref_JDB_PO_202407_02)

Main Job Responsibilities: 

1. Strategically plan, coordinate, and lead research projects, ensuring timely completion, adherence to high-quality standards and efficient budget utilization;
2. Coordinate the identification and develop of new research opportunities to meet divisional needs, providing research support for programme evaluation initiatives and long-term impacts on students of the Academy;
3. Supervise the daily operations and performance of the research team, managing office routines to ensure accountability and compliance with organisational standards;
4. Monitor the compilation and analysis of data to track changes and forecast trends, providing valuable insights to the Division Head to enhance decision-making processes;
5. Assist the Division Head in assessing the effectiveness of programmes and services of the Academy by tracking performance indicators for various divisions;
6. Review regularly and update operational procedures, guidelines and, policies for Division Head’s consideration to align best practices and evolving organisational needs;
7. Communicate with related organisations and professionals to establish collaborative partnerships and initiate research projects aligned with the Academy’s strategic direction, consulting with Division Heads and Educational Psychologist I as needed;
8. Disseminate research findings to relevant audiences through various channels, including publications, presentations, conference participation, with the aim of positioning HKAGE as a regional knowledge hub of Gifted Education;
9. Keep up to date with advancements in data analytic techniques to enhance research methodologies utilized within the Academy;
10. Perform any other ad-hoc duties and assignments as required.

Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Education, Psychology, Research Studies or related disciplines from a local, mainland or overseas university, or equivalent, are required;
• A post-graduate certificate/diploma in education especially in gifted education/curriculum studies, would be an advantage;
• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in qualitative and quantitative research of academic programmes, with a minimum of 3 years at managerial level;
• Prior experiences with institutions or NGO in gifted education with SEN provision and educational psychology/counselling are preferred;
• Strong project management skills are essential;
• Good managerial and communication skills in leading and working with a research team;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese is required, with the ability to speak Putonghua considered an added advantage;
• Good experience in computer/statistical software application (such as VBA, R, SAS, and SPSS).

Remarks :

- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test. 
 

Terms of Appointment:

The successful candidates will be offered a fixed-term of contract. Re-appointment will be subject to mutual agreement and good performance.  A gratuity payment will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental insurance.

Full details of this post can be found on our website https://www.hkage.edu.hk.

Interested party please submit your resume with expected salary by clicking "Quick Apply". 
 

All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and this recruitment exercise will continue until the post is filled. Candidates who are not invited for an interview within ten weeks should regard their applications as unsuccessful. All personal data will be kept for a period of 12 months.

*For the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employees are requested to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check. Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.*

The HKAGE is a subvented non-governmental organisation, to advocate and provide support services for gifted students, parents and teachers/ schools.