DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Project Assistant (Ref. 240416015)
[Appointment period: twelve months initially, with possibility of further appointment]

Duties

The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Jockey Club Promoting Family Resilience Project 2.0”. It is a three-year social service project supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The project’s key components include online family education programmes, online e-learning course, family resilience resource hub, award scheme for schools, ambassador training for parents, community-based family intervention programmes, professional training and evidence-based evaluation studies. He/She will be required to:

(a) create and produce multimedia content for a variety of digital platforms and marketing materials;

(b) assist in managing various social media platforms;

(c) assist in the design and production of online educational programmes, promotional and marketing activities and online events and programmes;

(d) assist in data collection in evidence-based evaluation studies;

(e) provide administrative support to the project; and

(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have an honours degree in Marketing, Media Communication, Advertising, E-commerce or an equivalent qualification;

(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;

(d) have hands-on experience in using digital marketing tools such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, YouTube and SEO management, etc.;

(e) have good interpersonal and organisational skills;

(f) have strong ability to prioritise among multiple tasks; and

(g) be a good team player and able to work independently.

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a covering letter in the application.

Applicants are invited to contact Dr T. Y. Janet Leung via email at [email redacted, apply via Company website] for further information.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website ( Consideration of applications will commence on 23 April 2024 until the position is filled. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.