FACULTY OF ARTS

Language Centre

The appointee is expected to provide general administrative support to the Centre’s programmes, activities and projects.  Main duties include:

(a) providing secretarial support to the Head of Language Centre and coordinators;

(b) serving as secretary of committees and meetings;

(c) providing administrative and logistic support for courses, functions, activities and projects;

(d) handling confidential files and correspondences;

(e) preparing and monitoring the budget;

(f) delivering front-line support services to and liaising with staff, students or external bodies;

(g) compiling data for statistical analysis and reports; and

(h) performing other duties as assigned.

Applicants should possess a recognised Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of post-qualification work experience in the tertiary education sector for the post of Executive Officer.  Candidates with less work experience would be considered at the rank of Executive Assistant.  The ideal candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Chinese and Putonghua, as well as good hands-on computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Photoshop. The candidate should also be organised, efficient, highly motivated, and have the ability to work independently. Solid analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills are required for the two posts. 

Applicants are required to write a cover letter in English detailing how they meet the job requirements and fill in the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test in English and Chinese.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement and funding availability.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System (jobs.hkbu.edu.hk). Applicants not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 13 July 2019