Centre for Entrepreneurship
Project Assistant II
(Ref. 200001GJ) (Closing date: October 27, 2020)
The Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) pursues research, education and practice in Entrepreneurship. The Centre brings together scholars from different Departments within the University, attracts talents from the business community, involves CUHK in promoting entrepreneurship in Hong Kong, and provides a nexus for fundraising.
The appointee will be responsible for (a) providing assistance in a territory-wide social enterprise startup competition; (b) co-ordinating events and activities thereof; (c) providing assistance in preparing online and offline publicity materials; (d) performing general clerical tasks, including handling mails, answering telephone enquiries and filing; and (e) performing other tasks as assigned.
Applicants should have (i) Grade E/Level 2 or above in at least 5 subjects in HKCEE, including Chinese and English (Syllabus B); OR any combination of results in at least 5 HKDSE subjects (including Level 2 or above in Chinese and English): Level 2 or above in NSS subjects, “Attained” or above in ApL subjects (subject to a maximum of 2 subjects), and Grade E or above in Other Language subjects; (ii) a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or related disciplines; (iii) fast and accurate Chinese word-processing skills; (iv) at least 1 year’s work experience, preferably at tertiary institutions and/or in public relations from well-established commercial organisations; (v) proficiency in computer applications (such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint); (vi) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua); (vii) good interpersonal skills; (viii) a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation; and (ix) the ability to work independently. Experience in project management, scheduling and calendar management, and project co-ordination will be advantageous.
Applicants must submit copies of HKCEE/HKDSE certificates showing that they have fulfilled the language requirements and/or academic qualifications stated above, otherwise their applications will NOT be considered.
Appointment will initially be made on contract basis for up to 1 year, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement.