Manager, School of Creative Arts

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

Manager (26270093)

The School of Creative Arts (SCA), comprised of three well-established academic units: the Academy of Film, the Academy of Music, and the Academy of Visual Arts. Established on July 1, 2022, SCA is dedicated to nurturing future-ready talents for Hong Kong and beyond, while making a significant impact on society through innovative research and transdisciplinary studies.

SCA is looking for a proactive and resourceful Manager to support its portfolio of education, cultural and community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong administrative and project management skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Dean’s office of the SCA including managing schedules and meeting arrangements, preparing briefing materials, attending meetings and tours, coordinating follow-up actions with relevant teams;
• Serve as a key relationship manager and liaison between the SCA, project teams, University offices, and external partners, facilitating effective communication, alignment of expectations, and ensuring the smooth execution of collaborative projects;
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that enhance the profile and impact of the SCA, including identifying collaboration opportunities, initiating stakeholder engagement, coordinating meetings, and arranging campus visits and tours;
• Support the School’s daily operations, provide secretarial services and prepare reports with internal and external units/parties; and
• Undertaking other duties and special assignments as required.

Requirements

• A recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the education, arts and cultural sectors;
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to provide high-level support to senior management and prepare professional reports, presentations, and briefing materials;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility; and
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, andChinese Word.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written / skills assessment.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written / skills assessment.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract for up to 2 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 submission of the 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.