Applications are invited for appointment as Administrative Assistant II /Executive Officer in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Ref.: 537214), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and a 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 possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least 6 years of relevant administrative work experience in a tertiary education setting. They should have an excellent command of English and Chinese, good organisational, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, and very good IT proficiency. The applicants should also demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, be someone who can take the initiative, be independent, and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision. They should also be tactful in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues and have prior experience in handling HR, financial and general office administration independently, preferably for a research team of 30 people or more. Those with less experience or qualifications may be considered for the Executive Officer.
The appointee will support the Principal Investigator and the Project Managers in overseeing project development, operations and management. S/he will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, such as the co-investigators, the funder, academic and research staff members, social service providers, administrative, and IT technical professionals. They will also create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports, manage the team’s financial and HR matters, deliver various administrative tasks for project dissemination, and perform other project administrative and secretarial duties as assigned.
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 applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
