Founded in 1994 and awarded the University title in 2016, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university, dedicated to the advancement of learning and teaching through a diverse offering of academic and research programmes up to doctoral level in teacher education and complementary disciplines, such as the social sciences and humanities.  The University aspires to further enhance its role as a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, with a focus on educational research, development and innovation, and recognized for its excellence in nurturing outstanding and caring professionals as well as the impact of scholarship.

The University has an academic/teaching staff strength of about 450 and total student headcount of about 11,000.  It has a Graduate School and three Faculties, namely, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, comprising 16 academic departments, as well as various University-level and Faculty-level research and professional development centres. 

We are looking for suitable candidate(s) to fill the following position(s).  If you are excited by the prospect of contributing your expertise to the development of a leading university at the heart of Asia Pacific region and beyond, we would like to hear from you.

Project Officer (Ref: 2200609)
Office of the Vice President (Academic) and Provost

The appointee will provide a wide range of administrative support in relation to the work portfolio under the purview of the Vice President (Academic) and Provost [VP(AC) & Pr]. He/she will support the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination for various projects and innovative educational initiatives in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) context. He/she will provide secretarial and executive support to committees and meetings, facilitate collaborations and networking activities with different organisations/ experts/ leaders/ practitioners from different fields in Hong Kong and GBA, as well as supporting the planning and organisation of related functions, activities and events.  The appointee is expected to work closely with internal and external parties in discharging the responsibilities and to perform other duties as assigned by VP(AC) & Pr and his delegate(s).

Applicants should have a recognised university degree with several years of post-qualification working experience preferably gained in the GBA setting. They should be highly proficient in both English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua), attentive to details, highly self-motivated and have strong communication and organisation skills. They should be adept at a multi-tasking work environment, be able to work under tight deadlines, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a team.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave and outpatient medical benefits.

The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for this post.  Applicants should complete the online application form and upload a full CV. Review of applications will start from 11 July 2022, and will continue until the post is filled. Applications which are incomplete or without the required documents may not be considered. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill the position(s) advertised. Since the incumbent’s work would involve contacts with persons aged under 18 and/or mentally incapacitated persons, prospective employee(s) will be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check operated by the Hong Kong Police Force.


EdUHK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.