Job Title:        Assistant Officer (Administration)
Department:   Division of Environment and Sustainability
Job ID:            5220

Job Posting Details

The appointee will provide administrative and clerical support to the Division. Duties include providing day-to-day secretarial support to Head of the Division; assisting in daily office operation such as filing, maintaining records and ordering materials; providing administrative and clerical support to academic programs; administering undergraduate-related matters; liaising with students and departments; providing secretarial support to faculty members as and when necessary; assisting in event coordination and ad-hoc projects; and carrying out any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have at least 5 passes including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A or level 2 if results were obtained from 2007 onwards) and Chinese in the HKCEE, OR 5 subjects, including English Language and Chinese Language, attaining level 2 or above (or equivalent) in the HKDSE, preferably with 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in the education sector, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently and flexibly. They should possess good computer, interpersonal and communication skills, be able to multi-task, and be a good team player. Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential. Working experience in student-related activities and/or tertiary/education institutions is preferred. Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other design software will be an added advantage. (Duration: 1 to 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. If a 2-year contract is offered, a gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office on or before Thursday, 26 March 2020. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.