Description
Faculty of Engineering
Project Co-ordinator II(s)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has launched an Al education project since 2019, namely the CUHK Jockey Club Al for the Future Project, which aims to mainstream Al education through maintaining a sustainable Al education ecosystem among Hong Kong secondary schools.
Led by the Faculties of Engineering and Education with funding support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Project engages secondary schools and teachers through the provision of a novel and comprehensive Al curriculum, all-inclusive Al courseware, hands-on learning on an e-platform and Al knowledge enrichment for teachers.
To engage the public in Al education, the Project offers a wide variety of public education events to enhance public understanding towards Al technologies.
The appointee(s) will be responsible for (a) planning, organising and executing campaigns for school support and project promotion, such as co-ordinating the development of learning and teaching materials, training programmes, teacher workshops, student competitions, etc.; (b) liaising with internal and external parties to foster a close link with and a network amongst the Project, local secondary schools, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution; (c) assisting in the development and management of online and offline communication collaterals; (d) providing administrative and secretarial support to the Project, relevant committees and meetings; and (e) performing other tasks as assigned.
Applicants should have (i) a recognised Bachelor’s degree; (ii) at least 3 years’ work experience in administration or project management; (iii) a strong sense of responsibility, attentiveness to details, the willingness to learn, and a positive and self-motivated attitude; (iv) proficiency in computer applications, such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; (v) strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills; (vi) the ability to work independently and as a team member; and (vii) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
Willingness to travel to the Mainland China on an irregular basis will be a plus.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to 2 years, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.
The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site.