Senior Executive Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I)

University of Hong Kong

Department
Technology Transfer Office (99110)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
537562
Start date
As soon as possible
Salary / grade
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline
8 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the Business Development team by independently following up with Principal Investigators.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for faculty members with administrative follow-ups and project tracking.
  • Provide administrative and operational assistance for research projects, ensuring records and milestones are monitored.
  • Conduct market research, gather data, and assist in drafting business reports for strategic outreach.
  • Manage the Customer Relationship Management system to track the business development pipeline.
  • Assist in drafting and updating Standard Operating Procedures to standardize workflows.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above with at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proven versatility in general office administration and project management.
  • Experience in tertiary education, business development, or technology transfer is highly preferred.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise among professors, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Appointment

  • Full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.

Key Dates

  • Posted date: 2026-10-10
  • Review date: 2026-10-23
  • Closing date: 2026-11-08
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