Department of Applied Social Sciences
Assistant Officer / Executive Assistant
(Ref. 260402011-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support to academic programmes, including but not limited to admission exercise, class time-tabling, subject registration and coordination of thesis examination;
(b) assist in the organisation of departmental activities/events;
(c) assist in compiling financial reports and statistical reports;
(d) handle enquiries from staff, students and relevant stakeholders;
(e) liaise and coordinate with academic departments, central administrative units and external organisations;
(f) supervise junior staff; and
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree, preferably with some relevant working experience in postgraduate programme management gained in tertiary institutions;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(c) have good computer proficiency, especially in using Microsoft Office software and Chinese word processing;
(d) have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
(e) have positive working and learning attitude and be a good team player;
(f) be attentive to details and be able to work independently and proactively; and
(g) be able to work under pressure and within a tight schedule.
Applicants with less experience and/or qualifications may be considered for the post of Executive Assistant.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.
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 9 April 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 2 April 2026