Assistant Manager - Office of the Vice-President for Research & Development

This position is posted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Job Ref: JR100694 學系/部門：Office of the Vice-President for Research and Development 聘用類型：Full time 地點：Clear Water Bay Campus, Hong Kong Source: HKUST Careers (Workday) Apply: https://hkust.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HKUST/job/Clear-Water-Bay-Campus-Hong-Kong/Assistant-Manager---Office-of-the-Vice-President-for-Research---Development_JR100694-1 --- Department: Office of the Vice-President for Research and Development

Job Posting Details

The Office of the Vice-President for Research and Development is seeking a highly motivated person to join our team. The key responsibilities include:

• supporting supervisors in daily Human Resources, Finance and Research Administration duties, including document preparation, budget and account administration and procurement;
• liaising with internal and external stakeholders on research-related matters;
• providing administrative and secretarial support to committees and meetings;
• supporting events and activities such as seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences and visits;
• performing general office administration duties; and
• undertaking other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably in tertiary institutions, or research-related offices. The ideal candidates should have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a strong sense of responsibility. They should be able to work independently and flexibly with excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

(Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and a written test.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 26 October 2026.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.