Job Description

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 550 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:

Senior Executive Officer / Executive Officer (25260807)

Reporting to the Dean and Manager, the appointee will undertake a wide array of administrative duties and liaison work to support the operation of the Dean’s Office.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and compile data related to academic and operational activities for various analyses and preparation of reports for various parties;
• Provide secretariat support to various School-level committees/working groups;
• Provide administrative support to the daily operation of the Dean’s Office;
• Liaise and collaborate closely with colleagues across different teams and sections to support coordination and information sharing;
• Contribute to administrative tasks in support of planning activities for the strategic development project; and
• Assist in various School events/activities on a need basis.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably with experience in serving the senior management;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Competency in computer applications;
• Well-organised, detail-minded, and highly self-motivated; and
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Executive Officer.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

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 applications 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 School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.