Functional Manager

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the Research Administration team and Planning Office of the Faculty.
Manage executive and clerical staff while driving operational excellence across research governance, donations, and postgraduate admissions.
Act as a central liaison point coordinating with key central units.
Provide executive governance and secretarial support to research panels, committees, and ethics sub-committees.
Oversee planning and delivery of professional development workshops for academic staff.

Bachelor's degree or higher.
At least seven years' post-qualification experience in management, administration, and supervision of research grants and donations.
Demonstrated team building, management, and organisational skills.
Strong ability to prioritise multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
Self-motivated, meticulous, and resilient personality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Full-time, Contract — initially up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement.