Ref.: 533659
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of English (04300)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support, General Support Staff

Assistant Programme Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant II) in the School of English (Ref.: 533659) (to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance) 

The Role

The appointee 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; and
• any other duties as assigned.

 

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; and
• 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. 

 

About the School

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 December 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

 

Advertised: Nov 10, 2025 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 15, 2025 (HK Time)