Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to the Department of Chemistry at HKUST.

The appointee will assist in daily office operations, including filing, maintaining records, and ordering materials. They will also provide administrative and clerical support to academic programs, administer postgraduate and undergraduate-related matters, liaise with students and other departments, and provide secretarial support to faculty members as needed.

The ideal candidate will have 5 passes in HKCEE, including English (min. Grade C if Syllabus A or level 2 if results were obtained from 2007 onwards) and Chinese; or 5 subjects, including English Language, attaining level 2 or above (or equivalent) in the HKDSE.

The appointee should possess good computer skills with high proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge or experience of website management is a plus. They should also have good interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently, handle multi-tasks, and be a good team player.

Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) is essential. Working experience in student-related activities and/or tertiary/education institutions is preferred.

The appointment is for 2 years, renewable. The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, including annual leave, medical and dental benefits, will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of the contract.