Project Associate

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the project leader in managing the Centre for Leadership and Innovation and support its Director.
Manage day-to-day centre operations, including budgeting, procurement, and compliance reporting.
Plan and execute events, workshops, and roundtables for academic and industry audiences.
Identify and cultivate corporate partnerships to facilitate consultancy engagements and research collaborations.
Coordinate the development of teaching cases with academic staff and industry contacts.
Support preparation and submission of external funding applications.
Track project milestones, expenditure, and outcomes, and prepare annual reports.
Assist in disseminating research outputs through digital channels and media engagement.

Hold a master's degree in Business, Management, Communications, Psychology, Economics, or related disciplines, or a good honours degree with at least three years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Have strong command of written and spoken English.
Preferably be proficient in Cantonese and Putonghua.
Preferably have experience in grant writing.