# Job Openings

**Source**: https://english.hku.hk/General_Information/Job_Openings/page/531479
**Parent**: https://english.hku.hk/

Programme Officer/ Assistant Programme Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant I/ Research Assistant II) in the School of English (several posts)

**Ref.:** 531479\
**Work type:** Full-time\
**Department:** School of English (04300)\
**Categories:** Executive / Technical / Support, General Support Staff

**Programme Officer/ Assistant Programme Officer (at the rank of Research Assistant I/ Research Assistant II) in the School of English (several posts)**(Ref.: 531479) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

**The Role**

The appointees will provide a full spectrum of administrative and executive support at School level, including the following areas:

·administration of postgraduate programmes, such as course enrollments, responding to students’ enquiries, collating course outlines, creating academic timetables and calendars, updating course webpages, managing programme webpages and social media accounts;

·events management, such as coordination of international and regional academic conferences, symposia, seminars, outreach workshops and knowledge exchange events;

·administrative support to financial and research-related matters, such as liaison with grant applicants and grant holders, finances and creation of publicity content to promote research-related activities.

**Qualifications and Qualities**

·A good Bachelor’s degree, preferably with at least 1 year of relevant work experience;

·Proficiency in Cantonese, English and Putonghua;

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·Highly IT literate (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Office);

·Excellent organization skills and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize urgent tasks;

·Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility;

·Ability to work diligently, efficiently and meticulously without close supervision and under pressure;

·A good team player who can collaborate with different internal and external stakeholders of the University.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.  Candidates with less experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant Programme Officer.

**About the School**

The School of English is the oldest English department in the tertiary sector in Hong Kong. More information about the School is available at [https://english.hku.hk/](https://english.hku.hk/ "https://english.hku.hk/").

**Benefits**

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

**How to Apply**

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload **a cover letter, an up-to-date C.V., academic transcript(s), and a writing sample written in English in 500 words or more (e.g. a past essay assignment).**  Only completed applications (i.e., those who have submitted all the required documents listed above) will be considered. **Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.**

*The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity.\
The Faculty of Arts expressly encourages qualified persons from all genders to apply.*

**Advertised:**Mar 5, 2025 (HK Time)\
**Applications close:**May 31, 2025 (HK Time)

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