Assistant Director (at the rank of Assistant Registrar)

The University is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Director in the Research Office (RO). The appointee will support the Director of the RO in carrying out the functions of the Office and serve as a key member of the management team, assisting in the coordination and implementation of research administration functions and initiatives of the University.Key responsibilities include (a) supporting and coordinating the administration of internal and external research funding schemes and awards assisting in the endorsement, monitoring and reporting of research grants supporting the preparation, review and execution of research contracts and agreements liaising with funding bodies and external partners on grant administration matters (b) providing support to the Director in overseeing secretariat functions for University-level committees and working groups preparing reports and submissions for internal and external stakeholders and supporting research integrity, compliance matters, and governance processes (c) supporting research information management, including maintaining databases and compiling statistical reports and assisting in the preparation and implementation of research policies, guidelines, and publications (d) assisting the Director in supervising executive and support staff as appropriate and contributing to the coordination of workflows within the office to ensure efficient service delivery (e) working with Faculties, Departments/Schools, the Knowledge Transfer Office and other professional/administrative units in supporting research-related services and initiatives and (f) any other duties as assigned by the Director.Applicants should have (i) a good university degree (postgraduate qualification will be an advantage) (ii) at least twelve years post-qualification work experience, preferably in higher education or the public sector (iii) high proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) (iv) relevant experience in research grants and/or contracts administration or related areas (v) good analytical and problem-solving skills (vi) strong organizational and interpersonal skills (vii) the ability to work independently and under pressure and (viii) sound computer literacy. Experience in research grant management, as well as research policy, compliance, or governance, would be an advantage.Appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for two years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a written test.The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit .