Job Title:           Manager
Department:      School of Business and Management (MBA/MSc Career Development)
Job ID:                5397

Job Posting Details

The HKUST Business School is searching for a high-caliber individual to support the Assistant Director to provide overall career development and placement for MSc students. The role is responsible for managing career resources/vendors, developing & maintaining relationship with recruiters, and organizing career events.

The appointee will focus on the following areas: 

• Career Projects Management/Initiatives: manage CPD projects such as recruitment talk, career trek, resume book & placement report publishing, and formulate strategic plan and initiatives to improve the career support to MSc students.
  
  
• Corporate and Employer Relations Management: identify and develop new corporate partnership opportunities in Hong Kong & beyond to organize career events and provide job opportunities for MSc students.
  
  
• Career Coaching: keep abreast of students’ career aspirations and job search progress and be an effective facilitator to map suitable career opportunities for them. In addition, the appointee will need to liaise with external coaches to provide suitable coaching for our students according to their career goals effectively.
  
  
• Career Training and Workshops: work with Assistant Director on the overall career workshop and training design for MSc students. The appointee has to understand the needs of different programs and be resourceful to identify relevant career development training which match with our world-class standing.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an MBA/MSc, with at least 7 years of work experience. Candidates with experience in B2B business development, multinational talent acquisition or management, or work experience in graduate programs are highly desirable. Strong business acumen and a proactive attitude are essential. The ideal candidates should possess excellent teamwork and communication skills with a strong command of written and spoken English. Fluency in Putonghua is also 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 Monday, 20 July 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.