Ref.: 530741
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of English (04300)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

 

Programme Officer/ Assistant Programme Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant I/ Research Assistant II) in the School of English (several posts) (Ref.: 530741) (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, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance) 

 

The Role

The appointees will provide a full spectrum of administrative and executive support at School level, including the following areas:

• administration of postgraduate programmes, such as course enrollments, responding to students’ enquiries, collating course outlines, creating academic timetables and calendars, updating course webpages, managing programme webpages and social media accounts;
• events management, such as coordination of international and regional academic conferences, symposia, seminars, outreach workshops and knowledge exchange events;
• administrative support to research-related matters, such as liaison with grant applicants and grant holders, finances and creation of publicity content to promote research-related activities;
• experience in artistic design and marketing is a plus (e.g., banners, flyers, posters and social media content).

 

Qualifications and Qualities

• A good Bachelor’s degree, preferably with at least 1 year of relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in Cantonese, English and Putonghua;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Highly IT literate (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Office);
• Excellent organization skills and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize urgent tasks;
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work diligently, efficiently and meticulously without close supervision and under pressure;
• A good team player who can collaborate with different internal and external stakeholders of the University.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.  Candidates with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Programme Officer.

About the School

The School of English is the oldest English department in the tertiary sector in Hong Kong. More information about the School is available at https://english.hku.hk/.  

 

Benefits

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

 

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., academic transcript(s), and a writing sample written in English in 500 words or more (e.g. a past essay assignment).  Only completed applications (i.e., those who have submitted all the required documents listed above) will be considered. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 30, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

 

The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.

 

Advertised: Dec 7, 2024 (HK Time)
Applications close: Jan 30, 2025 (HK Time)