Functional Manager, Office of EMBA (Chinese) Programme

The CUHK Business School is a leading business school and a pioneer in business education in Hong Kong. Since its establishment in Hong Kong in 1963, the CUHK Business School has gained world recognition for nurturing business leaders with immense contributions in the Asia Pacific. The School has been offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with over 6,500 students from 30+ countries/regions, as well as executive education. It has one of the most extensive alumni networks in the region, with over 49,000 alumni around the world.

Among all the postgraduate programmes offered by the CUHK Business School, the EMBA (Chinese) Programme is a highly selective programme that aims to attract highly motivated professionals in the business sector. This part-time programme caters to the needs of working professionals in Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and the region whose needs are centred on leadership development.

The School now seeks to appoint a high calibre candidate to the position of Functional Manager in the Office of EMBA (Chinese) Programme carrying a job title of Assistant Director. Reporting to the Director of EMBA(Chinese) Programme, the Functional Manager's main duties include:

1. (a) assisting in developing, managing and implementing strategic plans of the Programme;

2. (b) leading, managing and synergising the Programme staff at different locations for its overall success;

3. (c) managing the Programme's resources, including budget, financial planning and allocation, staff recruitment, performance and development;

4. (d) managing and taking charge of academic matters throughout students' learning journey by working closely with academic departments / schools, the University Graduate School and other University units;

5. (e) ensuring effective communication with students for timely academic advice and support, and enhancing their inside and outside classroom experiences through planning and supervising teaching and learning activities;

6. (f) supporting the Programme's curriculum development and quality assurance by serving as secretary of the Programme Committee and playing a leading role in internal reviews and accreditation exercises;

7. (g) developing collaborative professional relationships with external stakeholders, such as corporations, business associations, alumni, etc., for planned outcomes; and

8. (h) other impromptu duties.

Working at flexible hours and travelling outside Hong Kong will be required.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

1. (i) a Master's or higher degree, preferably in Business or a related discipline;

2. (ii) substantial administrative experience, preferably a mix of business sector and tertiary education sector, which may include at least twelve years' post-qualification experience with not less than ten years of managerial experience;

3. (iii) demonstrated good team building, management and organisation skills to collaborate with dynamic teams;

4. (iv) strong organisational and planning skills with ability to prioritise multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining high work quality;

5. (v) excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as ability to maintain positive rapport with a diverse group of external and internal stakeholders;

6. (vi) ability to work independently with minimum supervision to deliver results while being an effective contributor as part of a close-knit team environment; and

7. (vii) excellent command of written and verbal communication in English and Chinese, including Putonghua and Cantonese.

Appointment will initially be made on a contract basis for two years commencing as soon as possible, renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Review of applications will begin in July 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for informal discussions, on campus visits and interviews subsequently, as appropriate.

[CUHK Business School is also known as the Faculty of Business Administration.]

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.