JOB OPENINGS
Program Manager – Chinese Research Center (2 year-contract)
Job Responsibilities
- Manage and operate the Chinese Research Center (CRC) under the supervision of the Director of CRC with a focus on program management and collection maintenance;
- Plan and design the program and proactively monitor its progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective action;
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives;
- Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement;
- Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program and manage risks to the program’s successful outcome;
- Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved;
- Organize and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of school; and
- Assist in ad-hoc projects and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in cultural event management is essential, preferably with skills such as MS Project and other productivity tools;
- Experience in library collection and/or database management is highly desirable;
- Ability to work with third-party vendors in the field of Chinese Culture and Performing Art, preferably with personal practical experience in Chinese Culture and Performing Art;
- Able to demonstrate strong passion in Chinese Language and Culture with a track record of achievements to indicate a high degree of Chinese Cultural competence;
- Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedure;
- Sufficient seniority and credibility to work with different departments on projects in relation to the program;
- Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills;
- Possess a mature personality, a growth and learning mindset;
- Bilingual competence is essential (Putonghua and English). Knowledge of Cantonese is considered a bonus; and
- Proficient in PC applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing.
Please send in your completed forms together with full curriculum vitae and covering letter,
BY EMAIL to: career@isf.edu.hk
or
BY MAIL to: HR Office, The ISF Academy, 1 Kong Sin Wan Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong (mark the position’s REF code on the envelope)