The Assistant Manager (in the grade of Executive Officer) is responsible for assisting the School in areas of fundraising, investment and allocation for the HKU SPACE Foundation which aims to support students in the provision of scholarships, bursaries and whole-person development scheme. He/she will also be responsible to support alumni affairs activities, administrative work and networking events to achieve the fundraising initiatives.

Main Duties:

• Formulate strategies and develop fundraising initiatives, especially on e-channels;
• Cultivate and solicit donations from alumni, prospective donors, corporations and Foundations;
• Develop communication materials on website, e-news and other collaterals;
• Provide administrative support to the Foundation Committee, Fundraising Sub-committee and Allocation & Investment Sub-committee;
• Devise plans on donor stewardship;
• Maintain donor database;
• Enhance the alumni network, organize alumni relations activities and networking events to achieve the fundraising initiatives

Requirements:

• Possess a recognized Bachelor Degree;
• At least 5 years solid fundraising experience, preferably in fundraising, alumni affairs, marketing and communications;
• Experience in using e-fundraising is an advantage;
• Experience in serving committee, provide secretariat and administrative support is preferred;
• Outgoing, independent, self-motivated, meticulous and committed;
• Possess good understanding of people dynamics with outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Strong in presentation (both written and spoken communication);
• Able to work under pressure and outside office hours

Terms of Appointment: Salary placement will commensurate with qualifications and experience. The contract will normally be for 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject to review. A contract-end gratuity (taxable) will be payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Medical and dental benefits, annual leave and the use of sports and library facilities will be provided where applicable. The School provides excellent staff development opportunities.

Applications: Please send your application quoting the reference number to the Human Resources Team, HKU SPACE, 7/F., T. T. Tsui Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. You may also apply online or download an application form from http://hkuspace.hku.hk or obtain it by fax 2540 3271.

Closing Date for Applications:           October 23, 2013

The information provided will only be used for consideration of your application. Applicants not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. Applications will be kept for a maximum period of 12 months.

HKU SPACE, which is the extension arm of The University of Hong Kong and a leading provider of continuing and professional education, offers both award-bearing programmes and non-award bearing courses.  More information about HKU SPACE is available at http://hkuspace.hku.hk.