Communications and Public Relations Manager in the Office of the Vice-President (Research and Technology) [Ref. B/126/09]


Duties

Provide strategic PR advice to the Vice-President (Research and Technology) and Dean of Graduate Studies to promote the success of the University in pursuing excellence in research and the image as a global destination for professional education especially for postgraduate programs (in particular for PhD studies), develop and implement comprehensive communication plan/strategy to increase the visibility of the University in research achievements and to identify technical platforms to support communication practices.



Requirements

A Master’s degree/good honours degree in Marketing/Advertising/ Communications or related disciplines, with at least 10 years’ PR working experience.  A proven track record in designing and executing successful PR campaigns at both local and international levels, competence in strategic thinking and planning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good command of written and spoken English and Chinese are required. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.



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, and include a current curriculum vitae. The closing date is 24 June 2017.  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.

Worldwide recognition ranking 49th (QS survey 2017/18), and 4th among top 50 universities under age 50 (QS survey 2016/17); 1st in Engineering/Technology/Computer Sciences in Hong Kong (ARWU survey 2016); and 2nd Business School in Asia-Pacific region (UT Dallas survey 2016).