Project Assistant (Part-time), Library

LIBRARY

Project Assistant (Part-time) (26270079)

Join Our Team as a Project Assistant (24 hours/week - 2 positions)

The Library is seeking detail-oriented Project Assistants to join the Digital Initiatives and Research Cluster (DIR). The successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting the Library’s digitization efforts and contributing to the preservation and accessibility of valuable materials beneficial to the archiving of Hong Kong culture and history as well as relevant research.

Responsibilities:

• Perform data indexing and metadata creation in accordance with established standards and guideline;
• Verify and proofread optical character recognition (OCR) outputs to ensure a high level of textual accuracy;
• Conduct various types of quality assurance checks on digitized contents;
• Handle digital files, organize and manage datasets, and maintain accurate records of the workflow progress; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

• A diploma holder with at least two years of relevant experience or a fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s degree;
• Proficiency in Chinese word processing, Chinese typing, and comprehension of traditional Chinese characters;
• Ability to work with details, patience with repetitive work, and effective communication skills; and
• Must be able to work 24 hours per week (excluding lunch) that fall in normal office hours (8:00 am – 6:00 pm on weekdays).

This is a project-based position with a term of 1.5 years.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the range of HK$8,037 – HK$11,446 per month.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Applicants not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of the 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.