Global Engagement Manager, International Office

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 

Reshaping tomorrow’s global leaders is one of the International Office’s top priorities on the internationalisation agenda. Partnership has taken on new meanings in today’s fast-changing world. The Office works closely with its partners worldwide and the university community to bring innovative and impactful collaborations for tomorrow’s world. It conducts proactive global outreach for branding and partnerships. Innovativeness has been at the core of its success. 

The Office is dedicated to nurturing global inclusive generations. It seeks to create a diverse, inclusive and engaged community by offering a truly global education. It connects the university community with world-renowned academics and experts, industry players, as well as senior government officials, by hosting various intellectually stimulating programmes and initiatives (https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk). 

Global Engagement Manager (25260238) 

Responsibilities:

• Forge and manage strategic partnerships with international universities to drive student mobility and academic collaboration;
• Develop and execute innovative global education initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes and intercultural competencies;
• Lead and execute global events and conferences; and
• Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders across education and government.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree with at least 5 years of work experience;
• Good command of written and spoken English is a must;
• A confident leader and self-starter with an outgoing personality, positive attitude and ability to build strong, motivated teams;
• Able to work effectively with people from different cultures, enthusiastic about working with students, detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced office; and
• Good organisational, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants with less relevant work experience may be considered for the post of Officer (role: Assistant Global Engagement Manager). 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.