Executive Officer

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260826014-IE 學系/部門：Research and Innovation Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：2 September 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260826014 ---

(Ref. 260826014-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide administrative support to University Grants Committee (UGC)/Research Grants Council (RGC) and Hong Kong Government grants and project matters, which include but not limited to coordination of research grant applications, monitoring and submission of reports, etc.;

(b) assist in preparing documents and statistical analysis/reports related to research grants/ projects/awards;

(c) provide secretarial service to committees, working groups and/or task forces;

(d) coordinate and organise research-related activities and events, and provide on-the-spot logistic support;

(e) liaise with internal and external stakeholders;

(f) supervise junior staff; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Research and Innovation or his/her delegates.

Qualification

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree with at least five years of post-qualification administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in the administration of research project matters;

(b) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being a definite asset;

(c) good computer literacy, including Chinese word processing;

(d) excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with individuals with different cultural backgrounds; and

(e) strong self-motivation and ability to complete tasks independently.

Applicants with less supervisory experience may be considered for appointment at a lower rank.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Consideration of applications will commence on 2 September 2026 until the position is filled.