Executive Assistant Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The Education University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary MPF contributions

Contract-end lump sum payment

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Leave entitlement

Job summary

The Education University of Hong Kong is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences in strategic development. You will handle research and postgraduate programme administration, assist in database management, data analysis, and workflow optimisation, and liaise with stakeholders to support coordination and events.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with experience in tertiary institutions; proficiency in English and Chinese, strong IT and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; post-qualification experience in tertiary institutions preferred.
• Experience in research support highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese; strong interpersonal and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to strategic development of the Faculty; handle research and postgraduate programme administration.
• Assist in database management, dataset analysis and workflow optimisation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; support faculty coordination and event management.
• Provide support to the internal RAE and carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

English & Chinese

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

IT skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Executive Assistant Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to the strategic development of the Faculty, including handling matters relating to research and postgraduate programme administration; assisting in database management, dataset analysis and workflow optimisation; liaising with internal and external stakeholders; supporting faculty coordination and event management; providing support to the internal RAE and carrying out other job duties as assigned by supervisors. The appointment will be for two years with reappointment subject to mutual agreement and funding availability.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with some post-qualification experience in tertiary institutions. Those with experience in research support are highly desirable. They should be proficient in both English and Chinese, and possess strong interpersonal, time management, organisational and IT skills. They should also be a good team player, attentive to details, self‑motivated and able to work under strict timelines.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Fringe benefits include the University's Voluntary Contributions to MPF Scheme or a contract-end lump sum payment (totaling up to 10% of the basic salary), leave, medical and dental benefits.

Applications must be submitted on or before 28 October 2026.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. For details of the Personal Information Collection Statement, please refer to http://www.eduhk.hk/jobsopp/index.php?glang=en.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.

Further information about the University is available at http://www.eduhk.hk.

EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.