DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Executive Officer (Ref. 240716003-IE)

Duties 

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide administrative support to academic programmes at various levels and the related centralised exercises;

(b) provide secretarial service to committees and working groups;

(c) prepare programme budget and compile statistical reports in relation to academic programmes;

(d) provide assistance in office administration;

(e) supervise junior staff on day-to-day programme administration and related activities;

(f) liaise with academic departments or other central administrative offices and external organisations; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications 

Applicants should: 

(a) have a recognised degree with at least five years of relevant working experience in office and programme administration, with hands-on experience in tertiary setting being an advantage;

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

(c) have excellent computer proficiency especially in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing;

(d) have strong problem-solving skills as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently;

(e) have good interpersonal and organisational skills;

(f) have a strong sense of responsibility and commitment;

(g) have a proactive and positive attitude; and 

(h) be highly self-motivated and dynamic.

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

Conditions of Service 

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.   

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management).  Consideration of applications will commence on 24 July 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.