Job Title:          Assistant Officer (HKUST DBA Program)
Department:     School of Business and Management
Job ID:       10026

Job Posting Details

The DBA Office is seeking an Assistant Officer to provide Administrative and Marketing support to the HKUST DBA Program team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties including:

• Primarily provide support for marketing and admissions activities, such as pre-event preparations and on-site support during admissions events; maintain the leads database; update the admissions system; monitor and manage enquiries from different channels, including email and social media; 
• Secondarily provide assistance to program operations and delivery, including on-site support during module delivery to ensure smooth and enjoyable learning experiences for the DBA students; coordinate with departments and external service providers for on-site services such as catering, cleaning, and IT support;
• Work closely with other DBA Program team members to ensure the program’s successful admissions and smooth operations;
• Provide other necessary administrative support for the daily operations of the DBA office;
• Work outside normal office hours, occasional work in the evenings and during weekends/public holidays will be required (will be compensated by time off in lieu); 
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in marketing or communications, with a minimum of 1 year of work experience, preferably in tertiary education. Associate degree/higher diploma holders are also welcome to apply;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (fluent Putonghua would be a plus);
• Relevant experiences with educational institutions, or event management experience would be highly valued; 
• Good computer skills; preferably online learning education platforms such as Canvas and Zoom;
• A passion for writing in English, and knowledge about navigating different social media channels, are highly valued but not required;
• Good team player with fast learning and interpersonal skills, be able to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail and a responsible and proactive attitude;
• A growth mindset, a service attitude, and a good sense of commitment to the job are highly desired.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided where applicable.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only.  To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Wednesday, 24 July 2024.  Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission.  We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application. 

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.