Senior Executive Assistant/ Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/ II) in the School of Chinese (Ref.: 534566) (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 funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Established in 1927, the School of Chinese at HKU holds a prestigious reputation as one of the university's earliest academic units. Visit our web at https://web.chinese.hku.hk for more information. With the ongoing development of the School's Master Programme, we are actively seeking skilled individuals to become part of our team.
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in tertiary institutions, preferably in taught postgraduate programme administration. The ideal candidate should be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua. They should also possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate attention to detail. Furthermore, they should be self-motivated, bear a strong sense of responsibility, have a positive teamwork attitude, and the ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work independently under tight deadlines. Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, Chinese word processing and designing tool (e.g. Canva) is essential. Candidates with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for an Executive Assistant position.
The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to taught postgraduate programmes, including coordinating student admissions by providing information to prospective candidates, processing applications and offers, and arranging interviews. He/she will also manage course selection, attendance records, data collection and compilation, and course evaluations. Additionally, he/ she will assist with programme publicity, student activities, committee servicing, handling inquiries, and any other duties as assigned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and interview.
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 commence as soon as possible and continue until April 9, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
