Head of Graduate Research Office (Tung Wah College)

Tung Wah College Established by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”) in 2010, Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing degree-granting institution registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320). Following the educational ideals of TWGHs and leveraging on its renowned strengths and expertise, TWC aims to provide high quality tertiary education to nurture competent, socially responsible and caring professionals for the benefits of society. With the staunch support of TWGHs, TWC has been developing rapidly and built up a niche in healthcare education. It is the first self-financing tertiary institution offering five professionally accredited degrees to train nurses and allied health professionals such as medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists and radiation therapists. Besides, the College is also the first institution registered under Cap. 320 offering early childhood education degree and higher diploma programmes to train qualified kindergarten teachers and childcare professionals. Currently, TWC has 4 schools (namely School of Arts and Humanities, School of Management, School of Medical and Health Sciences, and School of Nursing) running a total of 19 degree, sub-degree and diploma programmes in several disciplines. It has a student population of over 4,000 in 2024/2025. Being a young and vibrant institution, TWC aspires to become a leading private university in the long term. It is planning to launch a number of new programmes, strengthen teaching and learning facilities and quality, and enhance research capability etc. in coming years. To cope with its continuous development, we are now inviting highly qualified candidates to fill the following post: Head of Graduate Research Office Graduate Research Office (TWC/25/071/GRO/HGRO) Role: The Head is the leading official in the Graduate Research Office (GRO), responsible for directing and setting the strategic direction. This role involves overseeing all aspects of Research Postgraduate (RPg) degrees and professional doctorates to ensure alignment with the College’s mission. It also includes coordinating with School Deans, Division of Postgraduate Studies (DPGs), programme leaders from various disciplines, and administrative units to maintain consistent standards and procedures across all RPg degrees and professional doctorates. This position is crucial for establishing and maintaining the administrative systems necessary for the effective management of postgraduate education. The Head reports directly to the Vice President (Academic) and participates in the Academic Board (AB), Management Board (MB), and other related committees/boards. This role requires significant research achievements, extensive administrative experience, and a strategic vision to advance TWC’s postgraduate education. Responsibilities: - Develop and implement strategic plans and policies for the GRO and TWC’s postgraduate education; - Create an environment that supports collaboration and inclusivity in postgraduate education. - Coordinate with School’s DPGs and academic staff to develop and enhance RPg degree and professional doctorate programmes and research training; - Monitor and report on various aspects of RPg degrees and professional doctorates to the AB and MB; - Coordinate with Schools on supervisor training and support; - Managing day-to-day operations and addressing any issues that arise; - Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively; and - Represent the Office at the College’s committee/board meetings and external events. Qualifications and Experience Required for Appointment: - Doctoral degree with significant research experience; - Administrative experience in higher education, preferably in postgraduate education; - Strong leadership capabilities and strategic vision; - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and - Knowledge of quality assurance in higher education. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit your application letter, resume and a completed application form (available at http://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/hro/career/application_guideline) by mail to the Human Resources Office, Tung Wah College Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Mongkok, Kowloon or email to hro@twc.edu.hk. Please quote the reference number of the post in the application letter and on the envelope. The College reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post. Applicants who are not contacted by the College 4 months after the application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. For enquiries, please phone or send WhatsApp to 9172-8618. Application Deadline: Until the position is filled All information and personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment related purposes. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.twc.edu.hk. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Tung Wah College

Established by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (“TWGHs”) in 2010, Tung Wah College (TWC) is a self-financing degree-granting institution registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap.320). Following the educational ideals of TWGHs and leveraging on its renowned strengths and expertise, TWC aims to provide high quality tertiary education to nurture competent, socially responsible and caring professionals for the benefits of society.

With the staunch support of TWGHs, TWC has been developing rapidly and built up a niche in healthcare education. It is the first self-financing tertiary institution offering five professionally accredited degrees to train nurses and allied health professionals such as medical laboratory technologists, occupational therapists and radiation therapists. Besides, the College is also the first institution registered under Cap. 320 offering early childhood education degree and higher diploma programmes to train qualified kindergarten teachers and childcare professionals.

Currently, TWC has 4 schools (namely School of Arts and Humanities, School of Management, School of Medical and Health Sciences, and School of Nursing) running a total of 19 degree, sub-degree and diploma programmes in several disciplines. It has a student population of over 4,000 in 2024/2025.

Being a young and vibrant institution, TWC aspires to become a leading private university in the long term. It is planning to launch a number of new programmes, strengthen teaching and learning facilities and quality, and enhance research capability etc. in coming years. To cope with its continuous development, we are now inviting highly qualified candidates to fill the following post:

Head of Graduate Research Office
Graduate Research Office
(TWC/25/071/GRO/HGRO)

Role:

The Head is the leading official in the Graduate Research Office (GRO), responsible for directing and setting the strategic direction. This role involves overseeing all aspects of Research Postgraduate (RPg) degrees and professional doctorates to ensure alignment with the College’s mission. It also includes coordinating with School Deans, Division of Postgraduate Studies (DPGs), programme leaders from various disciplines, and administrative units to maintain consistent standards and procedures across all RPg degrees and professional doctorates. This position is crucial for establishing and maintaining the administrative systems necessary for the effective management of postgraduate education. The Head reports directly to the Vice President (Academic) and participates in the Academic Board (AB), Management Board (MB), and other related committees/boards. This role requires significant research achievements, extensive administrative experience, and a strategic vision to advance TWC’s postgraduate education.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement strategic plans and policies for the GRO and TWC’s postgraduate education;
- Create an environment that supports collaboration and inclusivity in postgraduate education.
- Coordinate with School’s DPGs and academic staff to develop and enhance RPg degree and professional doctorate programmes and research training;
- Monitor and report on various aspects of RPg degrees and professional doctorates to the AB and MB;
- Coordinate with Schools on supervisor training and support;
- Managing day-to-day operations and addressing any issues that arise;
- Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively; and
- Represent the Office at the College’s committee/board meetings and external events.

Qualifications and Experience Required for Appointment:

- Doctoral degree with significant research experience;
- Administrative experience in higher education, preferably in postgraduate education;
- Strong leadership capabilities and strategic vision;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Knowledge of quality assurance in higher education.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please submit your application letter, resume and a completed application form (available at http://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/hro/career/application_guideline) by mail to the Human Resources Office, Tung Wah College Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Mongkok, Kowloon or email to hro@twc.edu.hk. Please quote the reference number of the post in the application letter and on the envelope. The College reserves the right to fill or not to fill the post. Applicants who are not contacted by the College 4 months after the application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. For enquiries, please phone or send WhatsApp to 9172-8618.

Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

All information and personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment related purposes. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.twc.edu.hk.

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