Library Assistant (Academic Support) (Ref. 260714013-IE)

PAO YUE-KONG LIBRARY
 
Library Assistant (Academic Support) (Ref. 260714013-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will be required to:  
 
(a) provide information services to library users to meet their learning and research needs during rostered duties at the Library;
 
(b) support tour-related matters, such as updating tour scripts, recruitment, and payroll for student helpers;
 
(c) lead library tours for staff, students, and visitors showcasing library facilities and resources;
 
(d) support promotional activities for library activities, such as online course, workshops and seminars, by managing promotion schedule, designing promotional materials for different channels, including mass emails, library website, digital wall, social media, etc.;
 
(e) provide logistical support for library workshops, events, and projects organised by the Section to support the University’s research and learning strategy;
 
(f) provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the Division, such as updating and maintaining procedural documents and usage statistics;
 
(g) perform shift duties in the evening, on weekends and/or public holidays; and
 
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the University Librarian or her delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics, or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects/"Attained" in Applied Learning subjects/Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics plus at least five years of administrative or supervisory experience, or a recognised Certificate or Diploma or an equivalent qualification;
 
(b) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua;
 
(c) proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Word;
 
(d) hands-on experience in social media promotion and graphic design;
 
(e) proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop; and
 
(f) good customer services, interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work within a team.
 
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree.
 
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.  
 
Application
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general).  Consideration of applications will commence on 28 July 2026 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
 
PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.