Executive Officer (5-month contract), Office of the Dean of Business

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF BUSINESS

EXTERNAL RELATIONS SECTION

Executive Officer (5-month contract) (26270021)

The External Relations Section is looking for a well‑versed team player and meticulous individual contributor to join our team as a temporary Executive Officer. In this role, you will support event promotion and execution, while also contributing to a range of marketing and administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end logistics including venue sourcing, catering, AV equipment, and staffing to ensure smooth operations;
• Report on event budgets, negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships;
• Prepare and coordinate eDM event promotions and write news articles;
• Support school branding materials and initiatives to a high standard;
• Perform administrative tasks, including accurate data compilation and performance indicators; and
• Perform duties as assigned by the section manager and/or his or her delegates.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelor’s degree, with preferably four years of solid post‑qualification work experience in marketing, communications and/or event management particularly within the tertiary education sector;
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent time management and multi‑tasking abilities, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure;
• Analytical and open‑minded, with advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially PPT and Excel; and
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese, with effective communication in Putonghua.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview.

The appointment will be offered on a temporary, fixed-term contract of around 5 months.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.