Director of Planning and Analysis (OPA)
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Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.
As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.
HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.
For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.
We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the Office of Planning and Analysis:
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:
Providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Office of Planning and Analysis, including developing work plans, budget, manpower and resources allocation;
Establishing and enhancing the University’s data governance frameworks and data collection systems across academic and administrative units to enable informed decision-making;
Leading the application of advanced analytics, big data techniques, predictive modelling, and dashboards to evaluate and perform analysis covering schools, programmes, teaching effectiveness;
Formulating evidence-based recommendations to drive continuous improvement in various areas including teaching, learning, ranking, research performance, etc.;
Ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and comprehensive data to support internal governance and external reporting requirements;
Promoting data literacy across the University through training and consultation on data use, visualization and dashboard development; and
Performing any other duties as assigned.
Candidates
Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:
- A recognised degree in a relevant discipline, preferably a higher degree;
- Highly structured and analytical capabilities to deal with ambiguities and a proven track record in data analytics project management;
- Solid experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities with broad vision and strategic foresight;
- Work experience in the tertiary education sector is preferrable;
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; and
- A high level of competence in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
Terms and Conditions for Appointment
An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, a composite cash/housing allowance, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.
To Apply
Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.
https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/mgr_post_d/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=26001OZ
The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled.
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