INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICE

Senior Manager (Ref. 20050606-IE)

The Institutional Research and Planning Office (IRPO) provides leadership and support to the Senior Management in strategic and institutional planning through effective use of data analytics and business intelligence. For more information about the Office, please visit its website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/irpo/. 

Duties

The appointee will supervise the team and be responsible for:

(a) identifying and leading the exploration of insightful and actionable institutional research through thorough understanding of the strategic priorities of the University and networking with a wide array of stakeholders;

(b) formulating solutions for University initiatives and continuous enhancement by sourcing data, developing and performing in-depth analyses, and composing institutional research reports on topics including institutional activities and performance, institutional effectiveness, and benchmarking among others, etc.;

(c) collaborating across units and preparing data submissions for international rankings; 

(d) presenting complex ideas, techniques, and analytic findings effectively to stakeholders; and 

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Management of the University and/or their delegates. 

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree, preferably with a postgraduate degree, in Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline;
at least ten years of solid and relevant post-qualification experience,

(b) with at least eight years of which at managerial level, preferably in tertiary institutions or public organisations;

(c) expertise in the use of analytics tools such as QlikView, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.;

(d) advanced knowledge of external data platforms such as Scopus, SciVal, Pure, WoS, Incites, QSIU, DataPoints+;

(e) excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to perform duties of marked complexity requiring independent analysis and evaluation;

(f) have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; and

(g) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.  

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. 

Application 

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. Consideration of applications will commence on 20 May 2020 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.