Executive Officer (two posts) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE

Executive Officer (two posts) (Ref. 240725010-IE)

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) provide administrative support to University Grants Committee (UGC)/Research Grants Council (RGC) and Hong Kong Government grants and project matters, which include but not limited to coordination of research grant applications, monitoring and submission of reports, etc.;

(b) provide secretarial support to meetings and working groups;

(c) assist in preparing documents and statistical reports related to research grants/projects/awards;

(d) provide support service to internal units in research project matters;

(e) coordinate and organise research-related activities and events, and provide on-the-spot logistical support;

(f) supervise clerical staff and/or other subordinates; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree;

(b) at least five years of solid administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in the administration of research projects maters;

(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being a definite asset;

(d) very good communication, interpersonal, organisational and multi-tasking skills;

(e) good computer literacy, including Chinese word processing; and

(f) high self-motivation and the ability to complete tasks independently.

Applicants with less experience will be considered for appointment at a lower band.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 1 August 2024 until the positions are filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.