Research Admin Specialist — Grants, Events & Committees

HKU Careers; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

HKU Careers in the United States invites applications for Administrative Assistant I/II in Research Services of the Registry. The position offers a two-year fixed-term contract with potential renewal.

The appointee will provide administrative and operational support for research-related events, internal and external grants and awards, committee servicing and related duties. Salary is competitive with benefits including annual leave and medical coverage; retirement contributions apply.

Qualifications

• University degree required; extensive knowledge of research administration including grants and awards, and committee servicing.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; good communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT competency and AI literacy; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for research-related events, internal/external grants and awards, and committee servicing.
• Handle duties assigned by Supervisor and Section Head; assist with event planning and execution.
• Support research administration processes and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Research administration

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

IT literacy

Education

University degree

Job description

HKU Careers in the United States invites applications for Administrative Assistant I/II in Research Services of the Registry. The position offers a two-year fixed-term contract with potential renewal.

The appointee will provide administrative and operational support for research-related events, internal and external grants and awards, committee servicing and related duties. Salary is competitive with benefits including annual leave and medical coverage; retirement contributions apply.