This position manages the Public Relationsand Communications team and has operational responsibility for the School ofManagement and Economics (SME) and Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI) wideservices which cover the areas of media management, brand and marketing,communications, publications, and event management. The candidate needs to:

1. Collaborate closely withcross-functional teams and program managers to devise and execute comprehensivemarketing and communication strategies aligned with the school's goals andobjectives;

2. Build and maintain strong and engagingrelationships with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuringSME/SFI’s interests are maximized;

3. Creating compelling story angles andcrafting key messages, while efficiently managing media inquiries and fosteringstrong relationships with the media and stakeholders, to ensure seamless andeffective communication;

4. Manage relevant marketing channels,audit all contents published and work on trend research and competitiveanalysis to support strategic decisions to optimize on opportunities;

5. Develop strategies and plans for avariety of corporate and PR events such as summits, ceremonies, seminars,workshops, press conferences, guest visits, and partnership development events;

6. Manage all aspects of event planning,including logistics, communication, vendor/supplier selection and management,budgeting, and on-site assistance;

7. Handle patron inquiries and provideexcellent customer service throughout the event planning process;

8. Establish, develop, and cultivate ahigh-performing team that fosters growth, collaboration, diversity, andequality, through training, support, and ongoing maintenance;

9. Other work assigned by superiors.

The PR and Communications team focus onpromoting the School and delivering outstanding internal and externalcommunications. The candidate needs to have experience across marketing communications disciplines and be able to deliver outcomes whilst working in adynamic environment.

1. Relevant degree is required, preferablyin Marketing, Public Relations or Communication;

2. Eight to ten years plus experience in amarketing and communications role; Experience in higher education will be wellregarded but it is not essential; Candidates with industry experience arepreferred;

3. Exceptional leadership skills, withproven experience in team management, delivering communications, marketing andmedia management;

4. Collaborative, proactive, strong senseof responsibility, can easily navigate conflicting priorities, build strongrelationships, and bring the team and stakeholders together around a sharedpurpose;

5. Excellent bilingual communicationskills in Chinese and English.

Salary will be competitive, commensuratewith qualifications and experience. Appointments will be made under theestablishment of CUHK-SZ and statutory benefits will be provided according tothe prevailing labor laws applicable in the PRC. The appointee will be based atthe University campus in Shenzhen, PRC.

Please send full curriculum vitae togetherwith copies of qualification documents, and at least three references by emailto:hr-9@cuhk.edu.cn