Executive Officer II (carrying the job title of ‘Manager’), Career Development and Corporate Engagement Office

CUHK Business School
Executive Officer II (carrying the job title of ‘Manager’), Career Development and Corporate Engagement Office

The CUHK Business School is a leading business school and a pioneer in business education in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in Hong Kong in 1963, the CUHK Business School has gained world recognition of nurturing business leaders with immense contributions in the Asia Pacific. The School has been offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with over 5,000 students from 30+ countries/regions, as well as executive education. It has one of the most extensive alumni networks in the region, with over 47,000 alumni around the world.

The Career Development and Corporate Engagement Office (CDCEO) spearheads corporate partnerships and academic-industry collaboration. This role is pivotal in bridging the school’s academic excellence with regional industry needs, driving employability initiatives, and securing strategic opportunities for students and faculty. The appointee will develop and deliver comprehensive career development programmes that empower Master’s students to achieve their career goals and sustain strong employment outcomes.

Reporting to the Administrative Director of the CDCEO or her designate, the appointee will be responsible for (a) developing a thorough understanding of the needs of each programme and students, and work as a liaison between programmes, students, trainers and the CDCEO; (b) proactively sourcing and communicating with external trainers and remain connected for future workshop needs; (c) developing and organising trainings and events accordingly to the need of each programmes and students; (d) managing graduate employment surveys in collaboration with programme teams; (e) managing programmes input and feedback for all projects and build strong working relationships; (f) managing day-to-day communication with programmes and ongoing relationships as it related to current and upcoming events; (g) being part of the development team of the CRM system; and (h) handling various projects and other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the supervisor. Working at flexible hours, including weekends, and business travel will be required.

Applicants should have (i) a good Bachelor’s degree; (ii) fulfilled the English language requirements set out on the website: https://www.hro.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/languageforeo; (iii) at least 5 years post-qualification executive work experience, preferably in project management, account management or customer service; (iv) sound commercial sense and customer service orientation mindset; (v) good knowledge of current employment trends in the Greater Bay Area; (vi) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including simplified Chinese and Putonghua); and (vii) excellent communication and presentation skills. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for  written test(s).

Applicants must submit copies of certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.

Appointment will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

[CUHK Business School is also known as the Faculty of Business Administration.]

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.