Executive Assistant

Research and Development Office

The appointee will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Office and its Committee. Major duties include rendering secretarial and executive support to committees; processing internal and external research grant applications, coordinating proposals’ review exercise and administering projects and drafting correspondences. The appointee will also be responsible for compiling statistical reports and summaries; managing the office’s website; supporting the enhancement and operation of the online system for research grant applications and management; providing logistics support to meetings/events/functions/visits; supporting day-to-day office administration, and performing any other duties as assigned.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with some relevant post-qualification working experience. They should be good at computer applications, particularly on MS Excel and web applications. Applicants should also have good interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. They should be proficient in both English and Chinese languages (including Putonghua), be able to work independently or as a team member, and work under pressure and tight schedule. Experience in working at local tertiary education institution(s) will be an advantage.