Assistant Officer / Executive Assistant – School of Communication

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 246,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) invites applications for the role of Assistant Officer / Executive Assistant – School of Communication. The appointee will support programme administration, coordinate events, and help develop new programmes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ relevant experience, strong English and Chinese skills, and capability in social media management and digital content creation. Proficiency in Canva and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Qualifications

• possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Journalism and Communication or a related discipline, with 2 years of relevant work experience;
• have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• be proficient in computer skills, with experience in social media management and digital content creation being an advantage;
• have knowledge of graphic design and creative tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop);
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills;
• be a fast learner, meticulous, self-motivated, a good team player and be able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• provide comprehensive administrative support to the School of Communication, including programme administration, event and function coordination, and support for new programme development;
• create, curate and maintain engaging content across social media platforms to promote the School’s activities and enhance its online presence;
• serve as secretary to committees and working groups, ensuring timely preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions; and
• assist in a wide range of other duties within the School to ensure smooth operations and effective delivery of its initiatives.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Assistant Officer / Executive Assistant – School of Communication

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is a non-profit private liberal-arts-oriented university with six Schools (Business, Communication, Decision Sciences, Humanities and Social Science, Translation and Foreign Languages, and Transdisciplinary Studies), and about 9,000 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. With its unique “Liberal + Professional” education model, HSUHK nurtures caring professionals with a global vision and responsible leadership.

Aspiring to be a leading private university in the region, HSUHK prioritises stellar undergraduate education and research informed postgraduate education, supported by excellent student learning experience, impactful research and purposeful engagement. HSUHK places strategic importance on regional engagement and international partnership, which create a productive learning and research environment for students and scholars working creatively and innovatively with a strong interdisciplinary orientation.

HSUHK has earned various international recognitions. In the AppliedHE’s ALL ASIA Private University Ranking 2026, it secured 7th place across Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. HSUHK ranked 23rd in both Business and Management and Economics and Finance and 24th in Social Sciences and Humanities among this region’s top universities in the Research.com Top Universities and Top Scientists Rankings 2026. The MSc in Global Supply Chain Management programme achieved 84th place globally in the QS International Trade Rankings 2025. Additionally, HSUHK’s School of Business obtained AACSB International accreditation in 2023, a mark of excellence held by only 6% of the world’s leading business schools. HSUHK was also ranked among the top 200 worldwide on “Quality Education” and “Decent Work and Economic Growth” in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2021.

The University now invites applications for the following position:

Assistant Officer / Executive Assistant – School of Communication (Ref: AO/EA (SCOM) 2026-10-02)

Responsibilities:

• provide comprehensive administrative support to the School of Communication, including programme administration, event and function coordination, and support for new programme development;
• create, curate and maintain engaging content across social media platforms to promote the School’s activities and enhance its online presence;
• serve as secretary to committees and working groups, ensuring timely preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions; and
• assist in a wide range of other duties within the School to ensure smooth operations and effective delivery of its initiatives.

Applicants should:

• possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Journalism and Communication or a related discipline, with 2 years of relevant work experience;
• have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua);
• be proficient in computer skills, with experience in social media management and digital content creation being an advantage;
• have knowledge of graphic design and creative tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Photoshop);
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills; and
• be a fast learner, meticulous, self-motivated, a good team player and be able to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility.

The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours. Work experience in the tertiary education sector and knowledge of social media platforms will be an advantage. Applicants with less experience will be considered as Executive Assistant.

Applicants who are not invited to an interview within three months may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information received will be treated in strict confidence, and the data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. The Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request.

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability by guarantee, is an equal opportunity employer.