Executive Assistant

University of Hong Kong

Department
HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality (47100)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534989
Application deadline
8 Jun 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive executive support to the Director, including prioritizing enquiries and managing complex schedules.
  • Draft, review, and organize essential paperwork, reports, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Director's office, ensuring responsive communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in organizing high-level meetings, preparing briefing materials, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
  • Maintain organized and efficient filing and data management systems.
  • Handle sensitive institutional information with strict confidentiality and discretion.
  • Undertake ad-hoc administrative and project-based duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with relevant administrative or executive support experience.
  • Exceptionally clear logic and strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage complex paperwork accurately.
  • Highly proactive and reliable with ability to ensure prompt, on-time responses in a fast-paced environment.
  • Perfect command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
  • High level of interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Appointment

  • Two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
  • Contract-end gratuity and University contribution to retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 10% of basic salary included.
  • Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus annual leave and medical benefits.

Key Dates

  • Application review commencement: As soon as possible
  • Application deadline: June 8, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier)
  • Position commencement: As soon as possible
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