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 Arts and Social Sciences:

Part-time Executive Assistant (Project) (A&SS) (Ref: 24001LH)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will assist the project team in a teaching and learning enhancement project, which aims to enhance students’ English proficiency through creative writing. The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: 

• Providing support in the organization of all project events, including a competition, masterclasses, poetry reading(s), an awards ceremony, and an exhibition;
• Assisting in the promotion of all project events, including designing promotional materials;
• Facilitating effective communication with different stakeholders;
• Assisting in the editing, publishing and promotion of an anthology;
• Assisting in the curation and setup of a digital art exhibition;
• Supporting the project team in managing the budget and tracking expenses;
• Collecting and analysing feedback and tracking the success of each expected deliverable, and
• Performing other duties as assigned by the project team.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Humanities, English, Creative Writing, and/or a related discipline;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and ideally, Mandarin);
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and good interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team;
• Proficiency in English and Chinese word processing, PC applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and graphic design and/or video-editing software;
• Experience in providing administrative, logistical, editorial, and/or research assistance will be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment 

Successful candidate will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract.  Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

The successful candidate will work for not more than 17 hours per week for one year from August 2024 to July 2025. The appointment may be renewed subject to work performance and mutual agreement. Payment will be made on an hourly basis.

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_non_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001LH

Please contact Ms Shane Li by e-mail ([email protected]) for enquiries about the post.

Closing date of application: 7 August 2024

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