Academic Support Officer (S&T) (Ref: 26001RT)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Science & Technology:

Academic Support Officer (S&T) (Ref: 26001RT)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Coordinating and providing general support to the daily operations of the School of Science and Technology, including academic programmes, quality assurance, research, projects and activities carried out by the School;
• Providing secretarial support for school committees;
• Handling enquiries and liaising with internal and external parties;
• Assisting in general administrative duties including office management, event organisation, recruitment, budgeting and staff supervision; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Dean (S&T) or his/her nominee(s).

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognised degree with post-qualification working experience, preferable in the tertiary education sector;
• Attentive to details, self-motivated, responsible and have the ability to multitask;
• Good organisation and interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills; and
• Good communication skills in English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex\_full\_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=26001RT

Closing date of application:        24 August 2026

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement posted in April 2026 not re-apply.)

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