INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Reshaping tomorrow’s global leaders is one of the International Office’s top priorities on the internationalisation agenda. Partnership has taken on new meanings in today’s fast-changing world. The Office works closely with its partners worldwide and the university community to bring innovative and impactful collaborations for tomorrow’s world. It conducts proactive global outreach for branding and partnerships. Innovativeness has been at the core of its success.
The Office is dedicated to nurturing global inclusive generations. It seeks to create a diverse, inclusive and engaged community by offering a truly global education. It connects the university community with world-renowned academics and experts, industry players, as well as senior government officials, by hosting various intellectually stimulating programmes and initiatives (https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk).
Senior Global Engagement Manager (25260043)
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a professional team to achieve the organisation's mission and meet established key performance indicators (KPIs) for global education;
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with international academic institutions to promote student mobility and academic collaboration;
- Design and implement innovative global education initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes and cross-cultural competencies;
- Oversee the planning and execution of institution-wide international projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational efficiency;
- Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders across the education, government, and corporate sectors to advance global engagement opportunities;
- Drive student integration initiatives to foster academic, cultural, and social inclusion; and
- Analyse global education trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to develop data-driven strategies and ensure institutional relevance.
Requirements:
- A recognised degree with at least 9 years of work experience, preferably in the higher education sector;
- Good command of written and spoken English is a must;
- A confident leader and self-starter with an outgoing personality, positive attitude and ability to build strong, motivated teams;
- Able to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, enthusiastic about engaging with students, detail-oriented, able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced office; and
- Good organisational, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement.
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 4 months after submission of 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.
