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Executive Officer II

11/27/2025

The appointee will lead a small team responsible for managing the admission process and programme administration for research postgraduate programmes. They will also serve as the department’s liaison for research administration matters and organize academic activities.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
A comprehensive research university with a global vision, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) embraces internationalisation in its education and research, with a view to achieving excellence and gaining recognition for the University as a global leader. The first student exchange program at the University was launched in 1965 with the University of California system. Today, CUHK has formal partnerships with over 450 institutions around the world, ranging from teaching and research collaborations to faculty and student exchanges, apart from joining a number of international associations to facilitate academic exchange. Serving as its international relations arm, the Office of Academic Links (OAL) promotes and facilitates the internationalisation of CUHK in its research, teaching and learning programmes so as to seek recognition for the University as a leader on the global stage.
About the Role

Department of Medicine and Therapeutics
Executive Officer II 

The Department of Medicine and Therapeutics is currently seeking a motivated and versatile Executive Officer II with strong leadership skills, a high sense of responsibility, and an entrepreneurial mindset to join the team. The appointee will be based at the CUHK office within the Prince of Wales Hospital premises.

The appointee will lead a small team and be responsible for (a) managing the admission process and programme administration for research postgraduate programmes, and coordinating with the internal offices for matters related to the Graduate Division of Medical Sciences; (b) serving as the department’s liaison for research administration matters; (c) organising lectures and small-group academic activities occasionally; (d) initiating and implementing new processes to ensure operational efficiency and relevance; (e) motivating and mobilising team members to support clinical exams and achieve departmental goals; (f) supervising team members to provide secretarial support to clinical professoriate staff; and (g) performing other tasks as assigned.

Applicants should have (i) a 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 6 years’ relevant post-qualification executive experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role; (iv) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; (v) a mature work attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills; (vi) excellent analytical and organisational skills with attention to details; (vii) the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and (viii) proficient computer skills. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

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, renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

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.

Key Skills
Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam ManagementProcess ImprovementProgramme AdministrationResearch AdministrationMotivationSupervisionEnglish ProficiencyChinese ProficiencyComputer Skills
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipEducationAdministrativeGovernment & Public Sector
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