Administrative Assistant II (holding the functional title of Manager (Business Partnership and Development))

The Faculty of Social Sciences is seeking a high-calibre and proactive professional to join as Manager (Business Partnership and Development) (at the rank of Administrative Assistant II)  in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref. 534912), to commence as soon as possible on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

• A Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a Master’s) in business, marketing, social sciences or a related field, with at least 8 years of experience in business development, partnership building, employer engagement, corporate relations, fundraising, innovation and entrepreneurship, or related areas, preferably in an academic, research, or institutional setting.
• Proven track record of securing external partnerships, sponsorships, or funding in sectors relevant to the Faculty’s focus.
• Demonstrated success in developing external partnerships, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, strong strategic and project management abilities.
• Professional experience in higher education and donor engagement would be an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Additional language, Mandarin, may be required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives to completion, and to have a strong sense of initiative, professionalism, and commitment to achieving the Faculty’s goals.

The appointee will play a key role in strengthening the Faculty’s external engagement and strategic partnerships, with a particular focus on industry collaboration, employer engagement, and fundraising. He/She will work closely with the Dean, Faculty leadership, academic departments, and other central offices of the University to support the Faculty’s strategic development in the following areas:

• →Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry, professional, community, public sector, and other external partners relevant to the Faculty’s disciplines;
• →Proactively engage with companies, NGOs, government bodies, and industry stakeholders to create collaborative opportunities aligned with the Faculty’s goals;
• →Identify, build, and sustain partnerships and funding opportunities, including giving, sponsorship, and fundraising, to support teaching, learning, research, and knowledge exchange initiatives;
• →Analyse industry trends to identify collaboration opportunities, work closely with academic staff to facilitate industry-funded projects, joint ventures, and knowledge-transfer initiatives;
• →Strengthen engagement with employers to enhance student career support, including graduate employment pathways, mentoring, networking, experiential learning and internships opportunities;
• →Contribute strategically to initiatives that enhance the Faculty’s and University’s standing in relation to graduate employability and employer reputation;
• →Organise and support external engagement activities, including meetings, forums, networking events, employer engagement programmes, and partnership development initiatives; and
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Applications Open: Apr 2 2026 China Standard Time
Applications Close: Apr 30 2026 11:55 PM China Standard Time

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