Department of Life Sciences
Assistant Executive Officer
(Ref. 260803005)
Duties
The appointee will be required to:
(a) provide administrative support for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including student admissions, subject registration, class timetabling, examination arrangements, student liaison, etc.;
(b) support professional accreditation exercises;
(c) support the administration of Work-Integrated Education and student internship activities, by coordinating internship opportunities, assisting with visa applications, maintaining student databases and handling enquiries;
(d) assist with the promotional and marketing activities for programmes;
(e) coordinate student study tours;
(f) provide administrative support for departmental committees and meetings;
(g) liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) possess a recognised degree with at least three years’ post-qualification administrative work experience, preferably in teaching administration in a tertiary education institution;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
(c) be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other common office productivity tools;
(d) have good communication and interpersonal skills; and
(e) be proactive, able to work independently and multi-task.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.
Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply.
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 10 August 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 3 August 2026