# Administrative Manager for Institute on Age-Related Diseases

**Company**: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
**Location**: Clear Water Bay
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Education

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to lead the development and implementation of administrative functions for a new institute focused on age-related diseases at HKUST.

The successful appointee will manage all administrative aspects of the Institute, develop and implement operating procedures and policies, manage budgets, and lead a team of professional and support staff.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing administrative aspects of the Institute

- Developing and implementing operating procedures and policies

- Managing budgets and monitoring expenses

- Leading a team to provide administrative functions

- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Coordinating with external parties

- Undertaking special projects

The ideal candidate will have:

- A bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in business administration or a related field

- Over 10 years of substantial managerial experience

- Proven experience in budget management

- Experience in a higher education environment is desirable

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

- Strong organisational, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

- Excellent teamwork and communication skills

- Proficiency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)

The appointment will be initially under the University until the Institute is established, with a duration of 2 years.

The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, and a gratuity upon successful completion of the contract.

## Skills

### Required
- business administration
- budget management
- leadership
- interpersonal skills
- organisational skills
- analytical skills
- strategic thinking
- teamwork
- communication skills
- English
- Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
- Cantonese

### Nice to have
- experience in higher education

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