Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. 

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit  https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Studies:

Assistant Academic Support Officer (Human Resources) (N&HS) (Ref: 24001J2)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Providing general support to the daily operations and ad-hoc activities of the School of Nursing and Health Studies;
• Providing administrative support for staff recruitments and appointments at the school level, including but not limited to Research & Development staff, temporary/part-time teaching/non-teaching staff, student trainees;
• Handling freelance appointments and payments;
• Handling data input and maintaining an effective database and filing system;
• Providing secretarial service to committees and meetings;
• Providing customer/counter service and handling enquiries; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean of School of Nursing and Health Studies or his/her nominee.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• At least 5 subjects with Level 2 or above in HKDSE or equivalent, including English & Chinese languages, Mathematics;
• Preferably with at least one year of relevant administrative experience in tertiary education sector;
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua);
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills, and be a good team player with proactive and mature personality; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001J2

Closing date of application: 30 July 2024

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