Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref.: 201801118) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal)

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years’ full-time work experience in administration, preferably in a tertiary institution.  They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; excellent presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills; the ability to handle multi-tasks under pressure with a high degree of independency, and be attentive to details. Knowledge of Putonghua would be an advantage. They should also be good team players and be able to supervise a team of supporting staff to drive for the work outcomes. The appointee will be placed to different administrative teams of the Faculty to cope with its expansion and growth, including one of the following portfolios:

• managing a team of executive/clerical staff to oversee the administration of the six Academic Areas under the unitary Faculty structure.  The successful candidate will work with the Area Heads and be in charge of the daily operation at the Area level, including human resource, finance, academic programmes (such as coordination of teaching and learning activities), research, and office management;
• supporting the marketing and admissions of the Faculty’s undergraduate programmes.  The successful candidate will serve as a team member to help promote the undergraduate programmes, extend the outreach to potential students/schools, and provide administrative support to the admissions workflow.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 201800873) need not re-apply. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. 

The University places great emphasis on developing staff potential, and has in place a variety of development opportunities and assistance for staff at different stages of their career.

The University thanks applicants for their interest, but advises that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified of the application result.

For application procedure, please refer to http://jobs.hku.hk/jd.php?id=201801118. Further particulars can be obtained at http://jobs.hku.hk/.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until August 31, 2018, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.  (Please DO NOT submit application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Application via ‘Apply now’ button will not be considered.)