
Manager (3-year contract), School of Economics
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- Academic Matters
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the DBA Programme to ensure smooth execution and quality service delivery.
- Maintain a comprehensive repository of course outlines, course materials, and student portal updates for efficient academic resource management.
- Coordinate course registration, class scheduling, and course evaluations while adhering to academic policies and timelines.
- Provide robust support to faculty members on academic matters, including the administration of examinations and related documentation.
- Manage and maintain accurate student records, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Organize and manage processes for student awards, commencements and graduation ceremonies.
- Handle post-examination documentation and ensure timely and accurate data uploads.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and student queries related to academic matters.
- Liaise with partner university on academic collaboration and operational matters.
- Provide classroom support as needed, including weekday evenings and Saturdays.
- Recruitment & Admissions
- Work closely with the Programme Director and partner university to develop impactful marketing materials and recruiting strategies.
- Lead recruitment and admission processes, such as scheduling interviews, coordinating logistics required for recruitment (mainly at overseas partner university).
- Manage a prospective student database that is responsive, reliable and effective in serving the growing student population.
- Work with Office of Post Graduate Research to develop and implement marketing, branding and recruitment efforts for the DBA programme.
- Students and Alumni Management
- Cultivate a high level of student satisfaction by aligning programme goals with student needs and expectations.
- Plan, coordinate and manage student-focused activities, including but not limited to, orientation, career talks, workshops/seminars, and alumni events.
- Foster strong, interactive communication with students and alumni to build long-lasting relationships and loyalty.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive student and alumni databases to track engagement and outcomes.
- Accreditation & Academic Review
- Provide full administrative support for the School's accreditation processes to uphold institutional standards.
- Assist in curriculum reviews to ensure the programme remains innovative, relevant and impactful.
- External Relations
- Work closely with Programme Director to develop strategies that engage industry partners with industry partners and foster collaborations.
- Organise and manage local field trips and overseas study missions to enhance students' experiential learning.
- Budgeting and Financial Reporting
- Oversee programme budgeting, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with departmental objectives.
- Monitor and report on revenues and expenses to support financial transparency and accountability.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience preferably in educational and/or public service setting.
- Effectively bilingual with excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and Chinese.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative working relationships.
- Meticulous, hardworking, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and work under stress to meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to perform ad-hoc duties as needed.
- Academic Matters
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the DBA Programme to ensure smooth execution and quality service delivery.
- Maintain a comprehensive repository of course outlines, course materials, and student portal updates for efficient academic resource management.
- Coordinate course registration, class scheduling, and course evaluations while adhering to academic policies and timelines.
- Provide robust support to faculty members on academic matters, including the administration of examinations and related documentation.
- Manage and maintain accurate student records, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Organize and manage processes for student awards, commencements and graduation ceremonies.
- Handle post-examination documentation and ensure timely and accurate data uploads.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty and student queries related to academic matters.
- Liaise with partner university on academic collaboration and operational matters.
- Provide classroom support as needed, including weekday evenings and Saturdays.
- Recruitment & Admissions
- Work closely with the Programme Director and partner university to develop impactful marketing materials and recruiting strategies.
- Lead recruitment and admission processes, such as scheduling interviews, coordinating logistics required for recruitment (mainly at overseas partner university).
- Manage a prospective student database that is responsive, reliable and effective in serving the growing student population.
- Work with Office of Post Graduate Research to develop and implement marketing, branding and recruitment efforts for the DBA programme.
- Students and Alumni Management
- Cultivate a high level of student satisfaction by aligning programme goals with student needs and expectations.
- Plan, coordinate and manage student-focused activities, including but not limited to, orientation, career talks, workshops/seminars, and alumni events.
- Foster strong, interactive communication with students and alumni to build long-lasting relationships and loyalty.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive student and alumni databases to track engagement and outcomes.
- Accreditation & Academic Review
- Provide full administrative support for the School's accreditation processes to uphold institutional standards.
- Assist in curriculum reviews to ensure the programme remains innovative, relevant and impactful.
- External Relations
- Work closely with Programme Director to develop strategies that engage industry partners with industry partners and foster collaborations.
- Organise and manage local field trips and overseas study missions to enhance students' experiential learning.
- Budgeting and Financial Reporting
- Oversee programme budgeting, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with departmental objectives.
- Monitor and report on revenues and expenses to support financial transparency and accountability.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience preferably in educational and/or public service setting.
- Effectively bilingual with excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and Chinese.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative working relationships.
- Meticulous, hardworking, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and work under stress to meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to perform ad-hoc duties as needed.