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Information Architect (at the rank of Assistant Registrar) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer [Ref. D/188/09]

 

The appointee will be responsible for the creation of an enterprise architecture for the University to satisfy its future information requirements. S/he will need to analyse, design and maintain the information architecture for the entire University; enable the development of a “single truth” for commonly shared data items; establish information repositories for data capture, extraction, analysis and analytic interpretation; and oversee the implementation of an enterprise data warehouse.

The position requires a unique balance of analytical, technical and organizational skills, enabling the successful candidate to develop solutions, make technical implementation decisions, and facilitate the University’s adoption of the new information architecture.

Duties

  1. Work with stakeholders throughout the University to identify information assets, information flows and information needs; 
  2. Depict the University’s existing information architecture, identify areas for improvement, and enact such improvements; 
  3. Organise the University’s information by translating user behaviour into data representations and design information structures, dataflow and navigation;
  4. Implement the information architecture by preparing paper and interactive prototypes and mockups;
  5. Validate information delivery by developing and completing usability test plans, evaluating traffic patterns and studying user feedback;
  6. Work closely with University’s information creators and users to find ways to better use existing information for decision making, and with team members to develop information based solutions; and
  7. Oversee the implementation of the Office’s data warehouse development.

 

Requirements

  1. A good honours degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or related disciplines;
  2. Substantial relevant experience in developing or working with architectural concepts and patterns, strategies, roadmaps, reference architectures, frameworks and principles;
  3. Strong working knowledge of data modeling, data analysis and database management techniques; as well as data structures and dataflow in higher education sector;
  4. Hands-on experience with data extraction, management and data representation tools (e.g, Qlik, Tableau, Alteryx);
  5. Ability to master new technologies quickly in information architecture and design;
  6. Strong planning, analytical and visualization skills; ability to communicate effectively with users at senior level and interact harmoniously with different stakeholders; and
  7. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).


Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

(Those who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.)

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and housing benefits (where applicable).

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 22 March 2019.  Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to the principle of diversity.  Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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