Job Description

LANGUAGE CENTRE

Executive Assistant (25260576)

The appointee is expected to provide general administrative support to the Centre's programmes and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support for credit-bearing courses and related activities;
• Handling confidential files and correspondences;
• Preparing, monitoring, and keeping the budget related to credit-bearing courses and Centre activities;
• Delivering front-line support services to and liaising with staff, students or external bodies;
• Keeping record of instructional hours and course evaluations; compiling data for statistical analyses and reports;
• Overseeing logistical arrangements in the office, such as managing keys and classroom access for new colleagues; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess a recognised bachelor's degree with preferably three years of post-qualification work experience in the tertiary education sector;
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua), as well as good hands-on computer skills;
• Be organised, efficient, highly motivated, and have the ability to work independently; and solid analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills are required for the post; and
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, responsibility, attention to detail, and self-motivation to improve.

Applicants are required to write a cover letter in English detailing how they meet the job requirements and fill in the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test in English and Chinese.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of one to two years. Renewal of contract is subject to mutual agreement, performance review and funding availability.

Salary 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.