Academic Support Officer (S&T) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, General Support, Academic Programmes Support, Quality Assurance, Research Support, Secretarial Support, Committee Support, Handling Enquiries, Liaising, Administrative Duties, Office Management, Event Organization, Recruitment Assistance, Budgeting, Staff Supervision, Attention To Details

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the in the School of Science & Technology: Major Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following: Coordinating and providing general support to the daily operations of the School of Science and Technology, including academic programmes, quality assurance, research, projects and activities carried out by the School; Providing secretarial support for school committees; Handling enquiries and liaising with internal and external parties; Assisting in general administrative duties including office management, event organization, recruitment, budgeting and staff supervision; and Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean (S&T) or his/her nominee(s). Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A recognized degree with post-qualification working experience, preferable in the tertiary education sector; Attentive to details, self-motivated, responsible and have the ability to multitask; Good organization and interpersonal skills; Good computer skills; and Good communication skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua). Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. (Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in December 2025 not re-apply.) The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The appointee will primarily coordinate and provide general support for the daily operations of the School of Science and Technology, covering academic programmes, quality assurance, research, and activities. This role also involves providing secretarial support for school committees and handling general administrative duties like office management and event organization.