Assistant Manager (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (Ref.: 531571) (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 above, preferably in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or other related disciplines, with a higher degree a plus;
- at least 5 years’ work experience in at least one of these areas: start-up business, technology commercialisation, innovation management and/or start-up incubation programme;
- experience in event management, community building and/or public communications;
- an excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
- exceptional interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;
- the ability to work independently with initiative;
- the capacity for independent judgement;
- a strong interest in the latest scene of entrepreneurship, technology development and markets in Hong Kong and worldwide.
The appointee will primarily work for 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 responsible for designing and implementing community engagement programmes; connection and partnership with internal/external stakeholders, faculty members, students, graduates, start-ups, etc.; event management, public relationship and marketing, with control of resources, logistics arrangement, and deliverables; and performing 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 Apr 27, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
