Executive Officer/Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant)

HKU Careers; France; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Gratuity and retirement benefits (up 2

Job summary

HKU Careers is seeking an Executive Officer/Clerk I (Senior Executive Assistant) for the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine. The appointment is two-year fixed-term or one-year temporary, with possible renewal based on performance.

A Bachelor's degree plus 5 years' full-time experience is required, with excellent Chinese/English language skills. The appointee will support the Chief Department Administrator in HR, research administration, and finance/budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above with at least 5 years' full-time work experience.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English.
• Strong sense of responsibility and outstanding organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Department Administrator in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Department.
• Handle Human Resources Management, Research Administration, and Finance & Budgeting tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in written tests/interviews as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Executive Officer/Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant)

Ref.: 537773
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (20700)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Executive Officer/Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant) in the Department of Microbiology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 537773) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis or one-year temporary basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree or above with at least 5 years' full-time work experience, preferably in tertiary education institutions. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English; a strong sense of responsibility; and excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. They should also be self-motivated, attentive to details, able to handle multiple tasks, and work independently and in a team to meet tight deadlines. Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience will be considered for appointment as Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant).

The appointee will assist the Chief Department Administrator in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Department. Key areas of responsibility may include:

• Human Resources Management
• Research Administration
• Finance and Budgeting

He/She will also perform any other duties as assigned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 537533) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

• annual leave and medical benefits
• contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

Advertised: Nov 1, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Nov 30, 2026 (HK Time)