Job Description

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

Hong Kong Baptist University is a leading research liberal arts university in Asia. Founded in 1968, the School of Communication comprises three departments—Journalism, Communication Studies, and Interactive Media. Together they offer seven programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate (MA, MPhil, PhD) levels to 2,000 students. As a leading school in the Asia-Pacific region, its faculty members work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic environment that entails collaboration across multiple fields of study.

Executive Officer (26270226)

The appointee is expected to provide secretarial and administrative support to the taught postgraduate programme offered by the School of Communication.

Responsibilities:

• General office administration and assisting in the day-to-day operations which include liaison with teaching staff, students, alumni, and external bodies;
• Student recruitment, admissions, and record updates;
• Coordination and organisation of events and activities such as workshops, seminars and study tours;
• Handle programme financial and other administrative matters including preparing and compiling statistical analysis and reports;
• Assist in the planning and coordination of outreach activities locally and outside Hong Kong. Occasional travel to Mainland and overseas is required; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean and the Head of School Administration.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with preferably two to three years of relevant work experience;
• A good command of English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua);
• Good interpersonal skills and be a good team-player;
• Proficiency in MS Office, Chinese and English word processing, multimedia, and software for website maintenance;
• Knowledge, skills and experience in managing social media platforms, especially WeChat official account, RedNote etc.; and
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and a written test.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years commencing in October/November 2026. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

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 being invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date 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 & conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.