Administrative Assistant II (AAII) / Executive Officer (EO) (several posts) in Research Services of the Registry

Applications are invited for appointment as Administrative Assistant II (AAII) / Executive Officer (EO) (several posts) in Research Services of the Registry (Ref.: 526657), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should have a good University degree with at least 8 years’ work experience preferably in the education sector. Applicants with less experience may be considered for the appointment as EO. The candidates should have excellent communication skills, inclusive of a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; and IT competency with proficiency in MS Office. They should also be good team players with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The ideal candidates are required to be meticulous, self-motivated, and possess a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to multitask under pressure and tight schedules with minimal supervision.

The appointees will support the following activities/initiatives of Research Services, duties of which include but are not limited to (i) applications/proposals vetting; (ii) committee servicing; (iii) liaison with internal and external stakeholders; and (iv) event planning and management:

• Research Assessment Exercise;
• Funding Schemes for incoming Visiting Professors and outgoing Fellowships;
• Research Awards;
• Research Integrity and Research Ethics; and
• Research Data Management.

Those who have responded to previous advertisements (Ref: 523680 and 524499) need not re-apply. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online applications for the above posts. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 8, 2024, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or written and skills tests.