Career Opportunities

Manager/ Assistant Manager (at the rank of Administrative Assistant II/ Executive Officer) in the LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) (Ref.: 537552) (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 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

HKUMed is looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our expanding and dynamic Research Affairs Team.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing the research postgraduate (RPg) programme at the faculty-level, in particular student recruitment and admissions, progress and probation monitoring, and coursework.
• Providing administrative support to the faculty’s core research facilities, including but not limited to access booking, budgeting, human resources, and supporting management committee meetings.
• Organizing seminars and workshops to promote research integrity and good practices for HKUMed staff and students.
• Performing other duties as assigned to facilitate faculty-level initiatives.

Applicants should have:

• A good university degree and at least 8 years’ relevant administrative experience in the higher education, public, or quasi-public sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Sound organizational, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A good level of IT literacy.

Prior experience in postgraduate programme administration, managing research centres/core facilities, and committee support will be a distinct advantage. Applicants with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and written test.

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 start from October 20, 2026 and continue until November 4, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.