Project Officer (at the rank of Clerk I) in the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (Ref.: 531538) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or other related disciplines;
- At least 3 years’ work experience in at least one of these areas: startup business, technology commercialisation, innovation management and/or startup incubation programme;
- Experience in grant management;
- An excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
- Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work independently with initiative, exercise independent judgement and problem-solving skills;
- A strong interest in the latest scene of entrepreneurship, technology development and markets in Hong Kong and worldwide.
The appointee will join the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core, the University’s innovation & entrepreneurship resource centre (www.tec.hku.hk), to support its existing entrepreneurship programmes as well as new initiatives. He/She will be coordinating the ITC grant and/or startup support programmes, including programme promotion, reference checking, vetting, admission process and programme orientation; maintain good connection and partnership with faculty members, students, graduates, start-ups and stakeholders, etc.; assist in event management, PR and marketing, control of resources, logistic arrangement, and deliverables; and perform other duties as assigned. The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours and/or travel occasionally. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 20, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
