Assistant Director (Mainland Research Development) (OSI) (Ref: 26001FP)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University • Full Time • Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong, HK • 2d ago

Developing and implementing strategies to build capacity
Building and maintaining partnerships, collaborations and networks
Driving new initiatives to engage relevant partners

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Office of Strategic Initiatives:

Assistant Director (Mainland Research Development) (OSI) (Ref: 26001FP)

Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will play a key role in advancing the University’s strategic development in Chinese Mainland and will be responsible mainly for the following:

Developing and implementing strategies to build capacity for Chinese Mainland research and related grants;
Building and maintaining partnerships, collaborations and networks with key stakeholders of Chinese Mainland grants, including but not limited to funding bodies, higher education institutions, and research organisations;
Driving new initiatives to engage relevant partners to generate grant applications, as well as research and knowledge transfer projects;
Supporting applications and management of projects for Chinese Mainland grants;
Planning and coordinating activities to promote Chinese Mainland funding opportunities;
Coordinating and participating in activities and events organised by Chinese Mainland funding bodies and partner institutions;
Supporting the processing of agreements related to Chinese Mainland projects;
Undertaking other related duties as assigned; and
Travelling within the Chinese Mainland is required.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

A recognised degree with normally at least 15 years of full-time post-qualification work experience in higher education;
Substantial knowledge and experience in working with Chinese Mainland’s organisations, grant schemes, processes and related regulations;
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and a strong sense of responsibility;
Excellent command of spoken and written Chinese (including Putonghua) and English;
Strong proficiency in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and
High level of independence, initiative and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidate. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=26001FP

Closing date of application: 13 July 2026

The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application is unsuccessful.

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