Officer / Assistant Manager / Manager (Curriculum De...

Job Posting Details

As announced by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, HKUST will establish Hong Kong's third medical school. We are now seeking dedicated, high-caliber and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and supportive team in various posts related to the development and delivery of our 4-year graduate entry MBBS program. Appointees will play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of the curriculum, including its development, management and delivery; examinations and assessment; and quality assurance and accreditation. Appointment will initially be made under the Office of the Dean of Science, transferring to the School of Medicine upon its establishment.

Key Responsibilities

Appointees will be entrusted with key responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures related to curriculum management, quality assurance and evaluation mechanisms and monitoring, to support continuous quality improvement.
• Work closely with faculty and provide administrative and executive support for the detailed planning, development and delivery of the curriculum, including operational aspects such as timetabling, as well as student examinations / assessments.
• Collaborate with faculty and University colleagues to support the preparation of relevant documents and materials for curriculum approval, support relevant accreditation processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.
• Provide administrative and executive support to facilitate the integration of the MBBS program into institutional planning, such as funding applications, facility development, faculty planning, IT systems planning, admissions, student affairs and clinical affairs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, record-keeping, and databases related to development and delivery of the curriculum, student assessments and performance metrics. Ensure data accessibility for reporting and decision-making, in compliance with University and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to relevant School committees, meetings, and events, including scheduling, and preparation of relevant materials.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff where appropriate, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment in pursuit of achieving the University's goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree, with higher relevant degree(s) and/or other professional qualifications an advantage for more senior posts, and relevant post-qualification work experience within a sizeable organization or tertiary institution within the education sector (minimum 2-3 years for Officer, 3-5 years for Assistant Manager, 5-8 years for Manager posts).
• Good knowledge and experience of best practices in tertiary-level curriculum development and delivery, with an understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the medical education landscape.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and work well with diverse teams and individuals and motivate others.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, along with good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, with the capacity to work independently and take proactive ownership of responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Good IT and computer application skills.

Work outside normal office hours, including weekends/public holidays or evenings may occasionally be required.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided where applicable.  Appointments will initially be made on a 2-year contract with contract-end gratuity, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or written test.

Applicants should apply online, indicating the level of the post sought, and upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae. Review of applications will continue until the posts are filled. 

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.