Job Description - Part-time Research Assistant (E&L) (25000I5)

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, 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 positions in the School of Education and Languages:

Part-time Research Assistant (E&L) - (25000I5)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time R&D

School/Unit

: School of Education and Languages

Closing Date

: 06/Apr/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee(s) will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Designing and producing promotional materials for the School and the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching, such as poster and webpage design, video recording;
• Updating webpages related to programmes and research activities;
• Providing administrative support for research tasks, including database maintenance and record-keeping;
• Supporting the coordination of research-related meetings, workshops, conferences, and events organized by the School and the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching; and
• Performing any other duties as assigned.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Should Possess The Following Qualifications, Experience And Competence

• Possession of a recognized bachelor's degree. Candidates with lower qualifications will be considered for the role of Technical Assistant;
• Proficiency in Graphic and Webpage Design, with previous experience in these areas being advantageous;
• Competency in computer skills, including proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, Chinese word processing, and graphic design software;
• Strong command of both English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated effective organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks;
• Exhibit a strong sense of responsibility and motivation, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in general administration, marketing, and support services within educational environments.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on a temporary part-time contract commencing as soon as possible. Benefits will be provided in accordance with the statutory provisions.

To Apply

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