Job Title:          Assistant Manager
Department:     School of Business and Management (Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Office)
Job ID:               5223

Job Posting Details

The Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Office runs the joint renowned Executive MBA program between the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and the Business School of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The program has been ranked no. 1 in the world for nine years in the Financial Times global ranking of Executive MBA programs. The Office is looking for a high caliber candidate to fill the position of Assistant Manager.

The appointee will be responsible for the efficient and professional administration of the world-class Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Office. Major duties include liaising with prospective students and assisting in the application procedures; assisting the Program Director in the admissions work; handling room bookings, finance matters, and inter-office liaison, and ensuring that the operations and administration procedures of the program comply with various policies of the University. The appointee will also be involved in event organization and content development, which include coordination of vendors, execution and on-site management of activities such as orientation, sponsors' dinner, alumni events and seminars.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of post-qualification work experience and significant experience in dealing with senior executives within a multi-national environment. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in English with knowledge in Chinese. He/She should be outgoing and self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills. The ideal candidate should also be able to work independently with good organizational and project management skills. Working on weekends and outside normal office hours, and overseas travels are required. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 26 March 2020. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.