(a) To manage the operation of the Research Grants Council (RGC) research funding schemes, professorship and fellowship schemes, including providing executive support to selection panels for organising meetings and related events, preparing meeting documents and reports, and reviewing the work procedures and funding guidelines as and when required;
(b) To monitor the funded research projects/fellowships, and make regular reports to the University Grants Committee (UGC) and the RGC;
(c) To oversee implementation of the Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students and handle matters in relation to these students;
(d) To support research collaboration with research funding agencies outside of Hong Kong;
(e) To oversee consultation and organise institution visits, public engagement and related activities;
(f) To supervise the work of supporting staff, and to oversee the general administration and personnel matters of the team under his/her charge; and
(g) To perform other duties as assigned.

(a) have a Hong Kong bachelor’s degree, or equivalent;
(b) have a minimum of twelve years’ post-degree full-time working experience in executive and/or managerial positions, with at least six years in the Government, and with experience in management of public funding scheme, research administration or higher education sector;
(c) be proficient in written and spoken Chinese and English. The candidates should have met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” results in the two language papers of Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent [See Note];
(d) demonstrate proven leadership with proactive work attitude, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently;
(e) possess strong organisational power, supervisory, planning and analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure; and
(f) with exemplary communication skills and computer proficiency.