Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Executive Assistant
(Ref. 251216004-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to various marketing and publicity campaigns for enhancing the visibility of the Unit and its research as well as promotion of academic programmes and events;
(b) assist in the preparation of communication materials;
(c) assist in organising and coordinating sizable events such as Info Day, departmental retreat, symposium, conferences, etc.;
(d) liaise with students, internal and external stakeholders on various marketing activities;
(e) updating the Unit’s website regularly; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree in Science, Marketing or related disciplines;
(b) have at least one year’s post-qualification work experience in marketing communications or public relations;
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(d) be proficient in MS Office and familiar with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Xiaohongshu, etc.;
(e) have good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; and
(f) be creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible and organised.
Preference will be given to those with (i) experience in marketing and event management; (ii) proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva; and/or (iii) knowledge of publishing and editing website content.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.
Consideration of applications will commence on 29 December 2025 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 16 December 2025