Executive Officer (holding the functional title of Assistant Manager)

Teacher of Arts (High school) Philosophy of the Arts (HKU); Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Penang seeks an Executive Officer to oversee professional development and alumni outreach. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of administrative experience, with a strong command of English and Chinese. A highly competitive salary, annual leave, and medical benefits are offered. Applications close on September 30, 2025.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative experience, preferably in tertiary education.
• Experience in editing and publishing.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Professional Development programme for students.
• Network with alumni and employers for internships and media matters.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Excellent command of spoken Chinese

Strong computer literacy

Good organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Publisher

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

The University of Hong Kong invites applications for the position of Executive Officer (holding the functional title of Assistant Manager) in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, School of Computing and Data Science (Ref.: 532982). The appointment is on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of the basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Professional Development programme for students, the internship programme, alumni affairs and outreach activities of the Division.
• Network with alumni and employers for internships, publicity and media matters, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3-5 years’ administrative experience, preferably in the field of tertiary education.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); strong computer literacy.
• Experience in editing and publishing; knowledge of Microsoft Office Publisher, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is an advantage.
• Collaborative team player with good organizational, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Additional information

The appointee will work in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview. A highly competitive salary will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online applications and requests applicants to upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Advertised: Sep 9, 2025 (HK Time). Applications close: Sep 30, 2025 (HK Time).