Job Description

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Project Assistant (Research Administration) (25260795)

The Faculty is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Assistant to provide support in research administrative activities. Reporting to the Faculty Research Senior Manager, the qualified candidate will contribute to the delivery of faculty-led initiatives and ensure the smooth flow of projects, data accuracy, and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Research Administration Support
  • Assist with research data collection, processing, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance;
  • Provide guidance to departments on research-related administrative matters; and
  • Prepare reports, funding application, and analyses as required.
    
• Postgraduate Research Support
  • Support administrative processes for Research Postgraduate (RPg) programmes, including student enquires, document preparation, and data management; and
  • Collaborate with academic units to ensure alignment with institutional guidelines and deadlines.
    
• Research Events and Outreach Coordination
  • Assist in planning and organising faculty research events, workshops, and conferences;
  • Liaise with and maintain clear communication with internal and external research reviewers, guest speakers, and collaborators;
  • Monitor ongoing projects to ensure timely completion and deliverables; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience;
• Professional fluency in both Chinese and English;
• Excellent organisational and project management skills;
• Experience in data collection, handling, management, and visualisation for the purpose of drafting/finalising funding proposals/research is preferred;
• Self-driven, proactive, good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one year commencing as soon as possible.

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.

Closing date: 31 July 2026