DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE CULTURE

Senior Secretary (Ref. 17102704-E)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) perform the role as an assistant to the Head of the Department and provide day-to-day administrative support to the Department;

(b) handle information flow and maintain an effective record system;

(c) handle sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner;

(d) handle travel arrangements independently;

(e) liaise with internal and external parties;

(f) plan for and coordinate visits and events;

(g) arrange meetings and social activities; and

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised diploma;

(b) at least one year of relevant post-qualification experience;

(c) an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua;

(d) good computer literacy including MS Office and sound Chinese word processing skill;

(e) good communication and interpersonal skills; and

(f) good team spirit.

Preference will be given to those with working experience in tertiary institutions or similar organizations.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to sit for a written test.

Remuneration and 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.  Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.  

Application

Please refer to the above "Application Method".  The closing date for application is Friday, 3 November 2017.  Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.