The appointee will assume the duties to support the College in formulating and implementing College-level research related policies, regulations and guidelines for the purposes of cultivating research culture, facilitating research activities and research funding applications, and monitoring research activities and projects funded by both internal and external sources. The appointee is expected to take a proactive role in putting forward and lead the implementation of action plans for consistent development of a viable research environment to enhance research quality and performance of the College.

• Planning, coordinating and facilitating external research funding application, internal assessment and submission

• Monitoring and management for externally funded projects and internally funded research related activities

• Preparing and managing the research budget to support College-wide research policies and strategies

• Supporting the development and implementation of internal research policies, procedures and guidelines

• Serving as the Secretary to the college-level related Committee(s) and Panel(s)

• Providing administrative support for overseeing College research units

• Managing documentation and records on research and scholarly activities, including coordinating the development of institutional research repository and grant management system

• Promoting research culture and facilitating dissemination of research information and deliverables

· Possess a Master’s degree or above in any discipline;

· Have at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Solid experience in supporting government grant application and grant monitoring is essential while experience in tertiary education section or academic research will be an advantage;

· Have a high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);

· Have good organization and time management skills, a strong sense of responsibility, attention to details, and the ability to work independently.

 Audit Leadership:

· Plan and execute risk-based internal audits (financial, operational, compliance).

· Present and prepare audit reports in Chinese

Risk Management:

· Identify and assess key risks, recommending actionable improvements.

· Monitor emerging risks (e.g., regulatory changes, fraud risks).

Stakeholder Engagement:

· Present findings to senior management and the audit committee.

· Collaborate with departments to implement corrective actions.

Compliance & Governance:

· Ensure adherence to the College’s policy and other frameworks.

· Review policies and procedures for gaps or inefficiencies.

· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field;

· Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, ACCA) or equivalent is preferred;

· 5+ years in internal audit/risk management role or relevant disciplines, candidates with less experience will also be considered;

· Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese; fluent in Mandarin is required;

· Candidates with Mainland China background (preferred).

Name:

TBA

Direct reporting line:

College Secretary

Number of subordinates (if any):

4 (co-supervision)

1.Assist the Secretary for secretarial work and manage administrative work for Board of Governors (BoG) and its University Development Committee, College Council, and administer relevant specific projects as needed
2.Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements 
3.Assist in development and review of the College’s Strategic Plan; Oversee the organization of annual planning retreat 
4.Check the draft annual report and plan documents of academic support and administrative units submitted to Senior Management Team (SMT) and BoG 
5.Check the draft KPI data report and analyses submitted to SMT and BoG 
6.Prepare the operational plans of academic support and administrative units if required
7.Manage centralized registers including regulatory document register, Forms Register
8.Organise occasional ceremonies and events
9.Ensure updating for the related College webpages 
10.Perform staff supervision
11.Other duties as assigned if needed

1. Requirement of Education: A Master’s degree or above
2. Expected working experience (year): 7 years
3. Professional Skill (if any): Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional
4. Personal Skill: Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, meticulous