Deanship / Headship Positions

• Lead and manage the FEO, ensuring efficient delivery of core operational functions including budgeting and financial planning, financial accounting, income collection and recording, payment processing, procurement and purchase requisitions, resource allocation, property and estate management, and general office administration.
• Provide strategic direction for financial planning and resource management, aligning resource allocation with university priorities and long-term objectives.
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Oversee income collection procedures to maximise revenue accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead procurement and payments processes, implementing best practices to ensure compliance with the financial management policies and maintaining appropriate controls.
• Oversee the University's property management and estate functions, monitoring the Property Management Office as well as external contractors and service providers to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, review and maintain robust policies, guidelines and procedures across finance, procurement, resource allocation and estates management to promote good governance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare proposals, project planning, budgets and other necessary documentation for campus development and capital projects; and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Lead or contribute to major capital project governance, including budget oversight, financial modelling, risk assessment and reporting.
• Provide advice to senior leadership on financial implications of strategic initiatives and campus development options.
• Mentor, develop and build capacity within the FEO team to ensure high performance and succession planning.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments and special projects as requested by the Vice-President (Finance & Institutional Advancement).

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a recognized master's degree or above level in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline;
2. Possess a professional accounting qualification (e.g. HKCPA);
3. Possess significant post-qualification experience in senior finance, estates or resources management roles, preferably within higher education, the public sector or large organisations;
4. Possess substantive knowledge of financial management, budgeting, accounting standards and procurement practices;
5. Have demonstrated experience in managing capital or campus development projects, including preparation of business cases and financial models;
6. Have excellent leadership and people management skills, with proven experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams;
7. Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with academic and administrative leaders, external consultants and regulatory bodies; and
8. Have high integrity, sound judgement and a strong commitment to good governance.

The Director of Student Affairs will assist the University in formulating, implementing and reviewing systems, strategies and plans for student development and support.

The appointee will head the Student Affairs Office with a team of professional staff and oversee the provision of co-curriculum including whole-person development, service learning, sport development, global exposure, counseling, support for non-local and SEN students, career planning and guidance, alumni affairs etc…

He/ She is also expected to act as a liaison person between students and the University, and work closely with academic schools/ departments, administrative units and student groups to cultivate a campus environment conductive to teaching, learning, campus life and wellness.

• Good academic and professional qualifications, preferably at a post-graduate degree level;
• Proven track record of management experience and serving youth in the tertiary education setting;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills; and
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese.