FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The Faculty of Science is committed to providing high quality education and conducting high quality research. The Faculty comprises five academic departments (viz. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics), is offering educational programmes including undergraduate programmes, taught and research postgraduate programmes. The recently established Partner State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis (PSKLEBA) is committed to promoting novel analytical fundamental research and developing new analytical instruments/facilities and methods for life science research. More information about the Faculty can be found at www.sci.hkbu.edu.hk.

The appointees are required to provide executive assistance to the Faculty of Science and its research centres. Duties include handling research applications and proposals for research grant, dealing with financial and personnel matters, preparing correspondences, serving committees, writing reports and minutes, liaising with staff, students and external bodies, arranging public relations campaigns, providing general administrative support, and performing any other duties as assigned. 

Applicants should possess a recognized first degree with at least six years of relevant work experience for the post of Executive Officer. Knowledge and experience in mainland affairs and management of research centres would be an advantage. Candidates with less experience and qualification may be considered for the post of Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential. They should possess strong communication, organization and analytical skills; be creative and proactive, mature and able to work independently. Literacy in computing applications, in particular spreadsheet management, is required.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one to two years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to performance review, mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to write in response to the requirements and provide an updated curriculum vitae and/or fill in the application form which is obtainable (a) by downloading from http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/applicationforms; or (b) by fax at 3411-7799 (local line only); or (c) in person from the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, AAB903, Level 9, Academic and Administration Building, 15 Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon. Completed application form should be sent to the same address. Please quote PR number on all correspondence. Applicants not invited for interview after 8 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at http://pers.hkbu.edu.hk/pics.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms & conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 31 August 2013