Assistant Manager / Senior Executive Officer (Human Resources and Finance)

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Project MuSE

JC Project MuSE is a Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Initiated Project (TIP) that aims to bring transformative change to underserved children by enhancing their social, emotional, and cognitive development, through sports and music education. The Project is inviting applications with strong administrative background for the following post to focus on human resources and finance management of this transformative project:

Assistant Manager / Senior Executive Officer (Human Resources and Finance) (26270256)

Responsibilities:

• Assist the financial planning and monitoring processes for JC Project MuSE and other education projects including monitor project expenditure and financial performance against approved budgets and funding allocations, ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with funding requirements;
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, reimbursement, and payment processes in accordance with relevant guidelines;
• Oversee manpower planning and human resources administration for funded projects, including recruitment coordination, contract renewals, onboarding arrangements, leave records, and personnel-related matters;
• Establish and maintain systems to monitor project milestones, deliverables, key performance indicators, and reporting schedules; and
• Undertaking other duties and special assignments as required.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Business Administration, Cultural Management or a related discipline;
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in project administration or budget management, preferably in the education, arts and cultural sectors;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and functions; and 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test. 

Applicants with less relevant work experience may be considered for the post of Senior Executive Officer.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of the application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.