Career Opportunities

Applications are invited for appointment as Project Assistant (at the rank of Clerk II) in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref: 531906), to commence as soon as possible from May to September 2025 on temporary basis, with the flexibility regarding full-time or part-time work arrangements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with at least 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in the tertiary education sector;
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Good interpersonal, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong organisational and event management skills;
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation; and
• Familiarity with video production tools and platforms is a plus. 

Responsibilities

The appointee should be highly organised, creative and with a strong sense of initiative and attention to detail. He/She will join the team of Social Innovation (SI) and Global Citizenship (GC) to support the planning, execution and evaluation of the SIGC Internship Video Competition. He/She will have an opportunity to foster student participation and contribute innovative ideas to inspire student engagement. The duties and responsibilities include:

1. Promotion & Outreach: Assist in promoting the competition through social media, email campaigns, and website updates; create engaging promotional materials; and outreach to potential trainers and mentors.
2. Workshops & Support: Liaise with the organising committee members for smooth collaboration and effective event execution; coordinate and facilitate workshops on storytelling and video editing; organise mentoring sessions; and provide ongoing support to the participants.  
3. Student Engagement: Manage online platforms (e.g., WhatsApp/WeChat groups) for student interaction and progress sharing; and distribute incentives (e.g., vouchers, starter kits) to the participants. 
4. Judging & Awards: Collect video submissions; coordinate the judging process; and assist in organising the awards presentation ceremony. 
5. Feedback & Reporting: Collect feedback from the participants, mentors, and judges; draft project summaries and recommendations for improvement. 

What We Offer

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 an up-to-date CV and a cover letter. Enquiries can be sent to socii@hku.hk. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until May 7, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.