Executive Assistant I in the Student Development Services [Ref. R/064/25]

Duties

1. Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director of Student Development Services;
2. Schedule meetings, manage the Director’s calendar and coordinate departmental events;
3. Assist in office administration and financial matters;
4. Handle with sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner;
5. Monitor departmental email account and handle enquiries from all stakeholders; and
6. Perform any other duties as assigned.

The appointee will be required to work beyond normal office hours when necessary.

Requirements

1. 5 passes in HKCEE/HKDSEE, including the English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics, with at least 6 years’ working experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant administrative/secretarial experience in tertiary institutions or related sectors.
2. Ideal candidates should be proactive with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, open-minded with flexibility, independent, self-motivated, and detail-oriented;
3. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
4. Excellent communication, administration, interpersonal and organisation skills; and
5. Proficiency in computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Chinese word processing).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application at http://jobs.cityu.edu.hk. The closing date is 21 March 2025. Applications will receive full consideration and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The University’s privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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