Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer (holding the functional title of Centre Manager)

Applications are invited for appointment as Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer (holding the functional title of Centre Manager) in the Sau Po Centre on Ageing within the Faculty of Social Science, (Ref.: 533132), to commence in November 2025, on a 1-year temporary contract, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Sau Po Centre on Ageing at HKU is dedicated to advancing research in the field of ageing and caregiving. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through innovative research and community engagement.

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a higher degree, along with a minimum of 8 years’ administrative experience at supervisory level, preferably with the higher education sector or a public/quasi-public organization. They should possess exceptional administration and management skills, particularly in the areas of human resources and finance; excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese; outstanding interpersonal, organizational, project and people management, and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team and multitask under pressure. They should be meticulous and self-motivated with a strong sense of integrity and work ethics.

The appointee will assume a pivotal role in strengthening the governance structure and knowledge exchange for the centre, writing proposals and supporting community-based research projects. The appointee will oversee a wide range of administrative functions including human resources, budgeting and financial matters, project planning and management, progress reporting, space planning and utilization, and office management; maintain close communication and liaisons with internal and external stakeholders for the centre development; and performing other duties as assigned.  Candidates with less experience, but not less than 5 years of work experience and preferably in a tertiary institution, may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer.  Applications with relevant research centre experience will be priorities.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

The University only accepts online application for the above position. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 7, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

• The University is an equal opportunities employer and
• is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.