Senior Executive Assistant/Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/II) in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 526916) (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 subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ relevant work experience in tertiary institutions. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good interpersonal skills and telephone manner; self-motivation with a strong sense of responsibility; a good teamwork attitude; and an ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines. They should also be proficient in computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese word processing). Those with less experience and/or lower qualifications may be considered for the post of Executive Assistant.

The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to a taught postgraduate programme, managing tasks related to student admissions, course selection, attendance records, data collection and compilation, and course evaluations. Additionally, he/she will assist with programme publicity, student activities, handling inquiries, and completing specific or general clerical tasks as required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview.

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

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers website (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity. The Faculty of Arts
expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.