Assistant Officer

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 261104011-IE 學系/部門：Department of Computing Category: General Staff 截止日期：11 November 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=261104011 ---

(Ref. 261104011-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide administration support to research programmes, including admission, funding arrangement, subject registration and examination arrangement;

(b) assist in the coordination of departmental research activities including symposia, research seminars, forums and other knowledge exchange activities;

(c) compile research related statistics reports and maintain databases;

(d) liaise and coordinate with other academic departments and central administrative units within the University as well as external organisations;

(e) provide secretarial support to departmental committees, working groups and meetings; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.

The appointee may be required to work beyond or outside normal office hours for functions and events/activities/meetings hosted by the University and/or the Department.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree with at least three years’ post-qualification experience, preferably with relevant experience in the tertiary education sector;

(b) be proactive, self-motivated and a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

(c) be very attentive to details, dynamic and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

(d) have strong planning, organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills;

(e) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage; and

(f) be proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft Office and Chinese Word Processing.

Preference will be given to those with relevant working experience in tertiary institution.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Consideration of applications will commence on 11 November 2026 until the position is filled.