Senior Project Assistant Project Assistant

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

ACADEMY OF WELLNESS AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Senior Project Assistant / Project Assistant ()

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences comprises four well-established academic units: the Academy of Chinese History Religion and Philosophy (CHRP); Academy of Geography Sociology and International Studies (GSIS); Academy of Language and Culture (LAC); and Academy of Wellness and Human Development (WHD). As one of the major faculties at HKBU the Faculty is committed to advancing the Universitys overarching vision with a strong emphasis on innovation collaboration and academic excellence.

The Academy of Wellness and Human Development (WHD) integrates the strengths and expertise of three dynamic departments: the Department of Education and Psychology (EDPY) the Department of Sports and Health Sciences (SHS) and the Department of Social Work (SOWK). The Academy is dedicated to advancing knowledge and nurturing talent in areas vital to human well-being and holistic development through innovative transdisciplinary research and thoughtfully designed academic programmes. The Academys mission aims to prepare students to become skilled practitioners compassionate educators insightful researchers and proactive leaders capable of making meaningful contributions to society.

The Academy of Wellness and Human Development is seeking highly motivated and experienced candidates to provide administrative support for the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Supervisor(s) with administration duties related to general office operations and academic programmes including but not limited to student admissions curriculum and quality assurance matters course enrollment accreditation exercises etc.;
• Handle various proposals applications and reimbursement;
• Collect and check various data for reports;
• Provide secretarial support to difference committees including minutes taking and proposal drafting;and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised bachelors degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
• Proficiency in computer skills (e.g. word processing excel and PowerPoint);
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required;
• Highly selfmotivated with strong initiative have a strong sense of responsibility;
• Able to work independently and in a team under pressure;and
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Project Assistant.

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

Notes:

• Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a written assessment; and
• Occasional travel to the Chinese Mainland is required.

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 submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the Universitys Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at 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.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.