Administrative Assistant II (AAII) / Executive Officer (EO)

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Office

Hong Kong

Full Time

Administrative Assistant II (AAII) / Executive Officer (EO) in Research Services of the Registry (Ref.: 533359) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability) Applicants should have a good University degree and at least 5 years of work experience, preferably in tertiary education institutions or other public organizations, of which at least 2 years should be at supervisory or management level. They should be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication skills, inclusive of a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese. They should also have good interpersonal and organizational skills, IT proficiency, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Experience in research administration in tertiary institutions and project management / system development would be an advantage. Applicants with less experience may be considered as EO. The appointee will support the following activities/initiatives of Research Services by providing administrative services through liaison with other offices/units of the University and serving relevant committees as necessary: • Research Grant Administration; • Research Agreements; • Research Information Management System; • Coordination of visits, symposia and events; and • Other duties or ad-hoc projects assigned by the Section Head. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online application for the above post. 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 20, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or written test.