Clerk II, Masters Programmes

The University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for Clerk II, Masters Programmes (Executive Assistant) in the Faculty of Business and Economics. The role is a two-year fixed-term appointment, with contract-end gratuity and University retirement benefits, and renewal subject to performance.

The appointee will support taught postgraduate programmes administration, student admissions, and candidate communications at the Cyberport campus, with occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Higher diploma or above with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Fresh graduates with strong academic background will also be considered.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua); good organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and operation of the Faculty’s taught postgraduate programmes.
• Handle student admissions, information provision to prospective candidates, and processing of applications and offers.
• Arrange interviews and coordinate admission activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May require occasional after-hours work at the Cyberport campus.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese (Putonghua)

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work / under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Higher Diploma or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clerk II, Masters Programmes (holding the functional title of Executive Assistant) in the Faculty of Business and Economics (Ref: 537774) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

Applicants should possess a higher diploma or above, with at least 1 year of full-time work experience in programme administration or a related field. Fresh graduates with a strong academic background will also be considered. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good organisational, communication, project management and problem-solving skills; passion for working with students from all backgrounds and cultures; and computer literacy are required. They should also be detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task, and work well both independently and in a team, as well as under pressure.

The appointee will support the administration and operation of the Faculty’s taught postgraduate programmes, as well as student admission, such as providing information to prospective candidates, handling and processing applications and admissions offers, and arranging interviews. He/She will also perform other duties as assigned. The appointee will work at the Faculty’s Cyberport campus and may occasionally need to work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency