SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF BUSINESS
EXTERNAL RELATIONS SECTION
Assistant Executive Officer (26270065)
The External Relations Section (ERS) is seeking a proactive candidate for the position of Assistant Executive Officer. The successful applicant will be involved mainly in promotion and publicity activities across official social and digital channels, support school events, and assist with the operational administration of the Section.
Responsibilities:
(a) Prepare and edit social feed and website news, posting schedule and figure reporting;
(b) Conduct social campaigns with administration;
(c) Support administration for purchasing and expense, meeting minutes and section calendar;
(d) Support event logistics and answer enquiries from stakeholders and vendors; and
(e) Perform other duties as assigned by the Section Manager or his/her delegates.
Requirements:
(a) Have a recognised university degree preferably in any subject in translation, communications, marketing, or related disciplines;
(b) Minimum of two years of solid experience in marketing and public relations. Preference will be given to those who worked in the tertiary education sector or sizable organisations;
(c) Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including fluency in Cantonese;
(d) Be familiar with social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat and Xiaohongshu;
(e) Have experience in designing visuals using design softwares such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, as highly preferred; and
(f) Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview.
The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement, and availability of funding.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.
Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.
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