Job Title:            Assistant Officer
Department:       Center for Education Innovation (Development for the Gifted and Talented Team)
Job ID:                 5109

Job Posting Details

The mission of the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (CDGT) is to help gifted learners understand their talents through the provision of diversified learning opportunities from one-day workshops to long-term comprehensive programs, as well as other activities of cultural and intellectual exposure. We aim at bringing together gifted learners in an environment conducive to their learning, their intellectual and whole person development. We serve students from upper primary school to senior secondary school students, as well as university students.

We are looking for a high caliber candidate for a full-time opening. Reporting to the Director of CDGT, the appointee is expected to (a) assist in the administration and coordination of enrichment programs and mentorship programs, (b) liaise with internal and external parties on program arrangements, (c) coordinate and support workshops/seminars/activities in relation to the enrichment programs, (d) assist in the logistic arrangement of a school-based gifted education project with a focus on affective and parent education, (e) support and assist in training activities for UG student mentors and interns and (f) perform any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, with 2-3 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably in tertiary institutions and in project coordination. The appointee should demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, and be able to multitask under pressure. He/She should be proficient in English and Chinese (Cantonese), and be competent in using MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Access). Knowledge of webpage maintenance and graphic design (e.g. Drupal/HTML/Photoshop) will be a definite advantage. He/She should be a team player, self-motivated, attentive to details, target-oriented and a problem-solver. Working outside normal office hours will be required occasionally.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be provided. 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 Wednesday, 29 January 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.