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Academic Support Officer (S&T)

CompanyOpen University of Hong Kong
LocationChina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 7, 2026
About The Company
HKMU B&A strives to nurture business professionals with global vision through quality education and extensive opportunities for career development. Effective from 1 September 2021, The Open University of Hong Kong has been renamed as Hong Kong Metropolitan University.
About the Role

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 organisation, 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 recognised 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 organisation and interpersonal skills;

  • Good computer skills; and

  • Good communication skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

 

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

 

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 April 2026 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. The University will continue to review applications until the position(s) is/are filled. 

Key Skills
Academic supportQuality assuranceSecretarial supportOffice managementEvent organisationRecruitmentBudgetingStaff supervisionCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsComputer skillsMultitaskingAttention to detail
Categories
EducationAdministrativeScience & Research
Benefits
End-of-contract gratuityDiscretionary incentive paymentAnnual leaveStaff-development sponsorshipsMedical benefitsDental benefitsLife insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The appointee will coordinate daily operations for the School of Science and Technology, including academic programs, quality assurance, and research projects. They will also provide secretarial support to committees and assist with general administrative duties such as budgeting and staff supervision.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
166
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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