SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILES

Project Associate (Ref. 240514007)

[Appointment period: twenty-fourmonths]

Duties 

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide administrative support to the learning and teaching team and the programme leaders of taught postgraduate programmes of the School, including but not limited to programme administration, admissions, student-related matters and networking matters;

(b) liaise with internal units, students, external organisations, non-local institutions to organise and execute various events/activities and programmes;

(c) prepare publicity materials for the taught postgraduate programmes;

(d) organise and support programme promotion, industry talks and seminars, alumni networking, overseas trips, and outreach activities for students and graduates; and

(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader, Dean of School or their delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree with at least five years of solid administrative and supervisory experience or relevant post-qualification experience in project management and industry networking;

(b) an excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(c) sound computer literacy, including Chinese word processing, PowerPoint and Excel;

(d) excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;

(e) strong liaison and organisational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and set different priorities;

(f) ability to work independently and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; and

(g) high self-motivation.

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

Applicants are invited to contact Ms Cherry Chan at telephone number 2766 6518 or by clicking the “Quick Apply” button for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. 

Application 

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/research/. Consideration of applications will commence on 27 May 2024 until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.