Manager / Assistant Manager (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 261023003 學系/部門：PolyU Aerospace Research Academy Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：5 November 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=261023003 ---

(Ref. 261023003)

[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) take ownership of the execution of major events and projects, including academic lectures, conferences, forums and competitions;

(b) communicate and coordinate with sponsors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and overseas, as well as partner organisations, government bodies, academia and industry;

(c) prepare event proposals, financial budgets and post-event / closure reports;

(d) liaise with the University’s academic units and offices to plan student recruitment activities promoting undergraduate programmes to both local and international school students;

(e) organise campus visits, summer camps, education fairs and other promotional activities;

(f) organise the reception and visit arrangements for important external delegations;

(g) support the Academy’s central administration and cross-departmental coordination;

(h) provide event planning and administrative support for the subordinate research institutes and research centres;

(i) provide administrative support for internal meetings, such as MC and IAC meetings; and

(j) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director/Executive Director of PolyU Aerospace Research Academy or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours occasionally.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree or an equivalent qualification;

(b) have at least six years of relevant work experience, preferably with experience in organising large-scale events and student recruitment activities;

(c) possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels;

(d) have strong organisational skills and the ability to complete tasks independently under tight timelines;

(e) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua and Cantonese being an advantage;

(f) have good computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing, as well as the ability to use AI tools;

(g) be proactive, detail-minded, and able to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities;

(h) have competence in budgeting and financial administration, with the ability to prepare event budgets and track expenditure; and

(i) have strong writing skills, with the ability to draft clear proposals, reports and presentations.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Manager.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 5 November 2026 until the position is filled.