PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY     

Executive Officer (Access Services) (Ref. 18113001-E)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide administrative support to the Senior Assistant Librarian (Access Services) to manage the Library’s access services and enhance the spatial environment and physical facilities in the Library premises;

(b) assist in reviewing, compiling and implementing policies and procedures to ensure operational effectiveness of the Library’s access services;

(c) coach and supervise a team of support staff to provide friendly front-line services and manage the book stacks for printed resources and the circulation;

(d) co-ordinate the logistics and manpower planning for collection shifting, weeding or automation projects such as self-checking for the Library’s Book Collection;

(e) investigate, resolve and respond to suggestions, complaints or special requests pertaining to access services and the enforcement of relevant Library Regulations; and

(f) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised University degree with at least five years of administrative or supervisory experience;

(b) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; and

(c) good analytical, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work independently within a team.

Shortlist candidates will be invited to sit for a written proficiency 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 "Application Method". Consideration of applications will commence on 14 December 2018 until the position is filled.  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.