Administrative Assistant II​/Executive Officer

.: 537457
Work type: Full-time
Department: Sau Po Centre on Ageing (30302)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Applications are invited for appointment as Administrative Assistant II/Executive Officer in the Sau Po Centre on Ageing within the Faculty of Social Science, (.: 537457), to commence in November 2026, on a 1-year temporary contract (for Administrative Assistant II) and/or on a 10-month temporary contract (for Executive Officer), with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The Sau Po Centre on Ageing at HKU is dedicated to advancing research in the field of ageing and caregiving. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through innovative research and community engagement.

Applicants should possess a good Bachelor’s degree, and preferably a higher degree, along with a minimum of 8 years’ administrative experience, preferably with the higher education sector or a public/quasi-public organization. They should possess exceptional administration and management skills, particularly in the areas of human resources and finance; excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, interpersonal, organizational, project and people management, and problem-solving skills;

the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team and multitask under pressure. They should be meticulous and self-motivated with a strong sense of integrity and work ethics.

The appointee will lead the supporting team(s) to provide a full spectrum of administrative support to the senior management team of the Centre in various areas including general office administration, human resources, finance administration, secretarial, project management, training/event organization, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance to HKU or funders' policies and procedural requirements, and perform any other duties as assigned by the Director.

Candidates with less experience, but not less than 5 years of work experience and preferably in a tertiary institution, may be considered for appointment as Executive Officer. Applications with relevant research centre experience will be priorities.

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

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 30, 2026 , or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity, and transparency.

Advertised: Sep 24, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Oct 30, 2026 (HK Time)