Executive Officer

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 261009014-IE 學系/部門：Research and Innovation Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：16 October 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=261009014 ---

(Ref. 261009014-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) provide secretarial support to the Director of Research and Innovation, committees and task forces;

(b) assist in and provide support to the development and implementation of new initiatives;

(c) coordinate across divisions in the Office for reporting and office-wide activities;

(d) support the development and implementation of strategic plan of the Office;

(e) supervise supporting staff and provide advice to subordinates; and

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

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree;

(b) at least five years of post-qualification administrative experience;

(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(d) strong liaison and organisational skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities;

(e) good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;

(f) the ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight timelines; and

(g) sound computer literacy, including Chinese word processing, PowerPoint and Excel.

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 16 October 2026 until the position is filled.