DescriptionsRef : 250001J1Closing Date : September 20, 2025Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong ( ) is a forward-looking and intellectually vigorous university with the mission to be a first-class comprehensive research university, regionally and internationally. The University is fully committed to excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and community service in a comprehensive range of disciplines, thereby serving the needs and enhancing the well-being of the citizens of Hong Kong, China as a whole, and the wider world community. The University values greatly its College system and the culture preserved and promoted by the University and its Constituent Colleges. Bilingualism is adopted in teaching, research and administration.Vice-President (Administration) is one of the University's principal administrative officers appointed by the University Council and is accountable to the Council through the Vice-Chancellor and President. He/She is responsible for administering the infrastructure development of the University in line with the strategic vision of the University set by the Council. As a key member of the University senior management team, the appointee will maintain strategic oversight of the administrative resources and operations of the University with a view to ensuring effective delivery of services in support of the academic, teaching, and research activities. The appointee is also expected to work closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, other Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, College Heads / Masters, Deans of the Faculties / Graduate School, as well as various stakeholders and relevant sections of the University to formulate and execute strategies that elevate the University's international reputation, promote sustainable development, and achieve institutional excellence. The wide spectrum of responsibilities includes, but not limited to, providing leadership and overseeing professional and administrative units responsible for finance, human resources, information technology services, medical services, social responsibility and sustainable development, campus development and facilities maintenance, as well as security and transportation.The ideal candidate should possess (i) a university's degree and preferably postgraduate qualifications; (ii) proven track record of strong leadership in operational management across different areas such as staffing, capital projects, and financial management, (iii) a demonstrated ability to lead and direct efforts of professional and senior staff and the skills to develop leaders in a complex organisation, preferably in higher education; (iv) excellent communication, writing, speaking (in both English and Chinese), and interpersonal skills; (v) an ability to work effectively and collegially within a large organisation, to negotiate with a wide range of constituencies and to appreciate the unique University culture; (vi) high integrity and a commitment to implement best practices.Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to three years, renewable subject to mutual agreement. The University reserves the right to fill the post by invitation / nomination.