Department of Life Sciences
Executive Assistant
(Ref. 260714023-IE)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support for the daily operations of the general office;
(b) assist with financial transactions, including purchasing, payment processing and staff claims;
(c) provide support for human resources matters related to research personnel, and handle sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner;
(d) assist in processing salary payments for part-time staff and student helpers;
(e) provide clerical and logistical support for departmental meetings, events and visits;
(f) manage the receipt and dispatch of mail and documents within and outside the campus;
(g) assist in maintaining effective record-keeping and filing systems;
(h) assist in maintaining inventory records; and
(i) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a recognised degree, preferably with relevant post-qualification work experience;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
(c) have good computer literacy, including MS Office and Chinese word processing;
(d) have good communication and interpersonal skills;
(e) be a good team player; and
(f) have a high level of self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently.
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 21 July 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 14 July 2026