Assistant IT Officer I/II in the Department of Data Science [Ref. R/046/25]

Duties

The Department of Data Science is expanding and looking for a candidate with good management and administrative skills to support the development of the department in IT area and programme administration. Key duties include to:

1. Provide IT and AV technical support to students, staff and faculty members;
2. Install, configure and maintain computer hardware and software, and maintain respective inventory records;
3. Liaise with different internal and external stakeholders to deliver planned/targeted IT-related services;
4. Assist in department’s website update, IT or non-IT projects and office administration;
5. Assist in managing research labs and teaching lab;
6. Provide support to academic programmes, including admissions, programme administration, logistics of activities; and
7. Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

1. An Associate Degree/Higher Diploma, preferably in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology or related disciplines with at least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification working experience;
2. Strong knowledge of computer systems, networks, and administration techniques;
3. Knowledge of operating systems including Windows, MacOS and Linux;
4. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities;
5. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua);
6. Being responsible, self-motivated, cooperative and keen on staying updated with technology; and
7. Being able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a good team player are required.

Candidates with more than 6 years’ experience may be considered for appointment as Assistant IT Officer I.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract; fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

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