Chief Operating Officer for HKU's Administration and Finance

6 dagen geleden


Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland HKU Voltijd

About the Role

The Executive Vice-President (Administration and Finance) is a key leadership position at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), reporting directly to the President & Vice-Chancellor. This role provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a portfolio that includes fiscal affairs, administrative operations, budget and finance management, human resources management, facilities management, healthcare and safety management, and information technology services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management of fiscal affairs, including budget and finance management
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for administrative operations, including human resources management, facilities management, and information technology services
  • Lead a sizeable team to provide outstanding fiscal and administrative services
  • Develop and implement strategies to support the advancement of HKU's vision and mission

Qualifications and Qualities

  • Academic background in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in operational management
  • Strong experience in human resources, capital projects, IT, and/or financial management
  • Proven track record of providing strategic leadership and steering major projects and change management
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, project development and implementation skills
  • Outstanding people and team-building skills
  • High integrity, open-mindedness, and ability to instill trust
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with different groups of the HKU community
  • Strong commitment to innovate and implement best practices

About HKU

The University of Hong Kong is a research-led comprehensive university with a strong commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and learning. With a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty from around the world, HKU is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary exchange and driving transformative breakthroughs, innovations, and global impact.



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