Assistant Officer (Special Projects), Academy of Music

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

The Academy of Music launched a new multi-year transformational education project to provide access to the larger community in Hong Kong. The scope of the project covers a wide range of opportunities for the under-privileged gifted students parents engagement community music industry-higher education collaboration and curriculum development such as the use of EdTech art-tech interdisciplinary learning cross-cultural studies and performance and pedagogical research. A key component of the project includes a new 5-6 year music programme that includes an in-school/after-school instrumental ensemble-based music training for primary school students.

The Academy is inviting applications for the following post to focus on the administrative aspect of this transformative project:

Assistant Officer (Special Projects) ()

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project timeline track key milestones and support the successful implementation of project plans;
• Serve as a key point of contact for all stakeholders managing daily communications scheduling meetings and ensuring efficient information flow;
• Manage the logistical planning and execution of events and workshops as well as prepare project documentation to support project goal; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary qualification with some years of relevant experience;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy;
• Demonstrated ability to handle data collection and work independently with high level of self-motivation and accountability;
• Good organisational skills with experience in logistical planning for events workshops or conferences.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint; and
• Preference will be given to candidate with:

a. Knowledge and experience in instrumental music teaching;

b. Skills in Adobe programmes or other digital platforms;

c. Experience in project development and management

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of one to two years. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found athttps:// University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Closing date: 14 November 2025