School of Fashion and Textiles
Project Associate
(Ref. 240514007)
[Appointment period: twenty-four months]
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to the learning and teaching team and the programme leaders of taught postgraduate programmes of the School, including but not limited to programme administration, admissions, student-related matters and networking matters;
(b) liaise with internal units, students, external organisations, non-local institutions to organise and execute various events/activities and programmes;
(c) prepare publicity materials for the taught postgraduate programmes;
(d) organise and support programme promotion, industry talks and seminars, alumni networking, overseas trips, and outreach activities for students and graduates; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, Dean of School or their delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
(a) a recognised degree with at least five years of solid administrative and supervisory experience or relevant post-qualification experience in project management and industry networking;
(b) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;
(c) sound computer literacy, including Chinese word processing, PowerPoint and Excel;
(d) excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;
(e) strong liaison and organisational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and set different priorities;
(f) ability to work independently and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; and
(g) high self-motivation.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.
Applicants are invited to contact Ms Cherry Chan at telephone number 2766 6518 or via email at cherry.chan@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 27 May 2024 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 14 May 2024