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    Executive Assistant I (Library Service)
    Various Operational Units
     
    Ref. no : C/VOU/EA1_LS/08/26-AP2
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To contribute to the development of strategic plans, policies, and procedures related to the Learning Resources Centre (LRC);
    (b) To coordinate circulation, activities, workshops, exhibitions and prepare notices, emails and promotional materials;
    (c) To provide cataloguing and acquisition for monographs, non-print materials, e-resources materials and serials;
    (d) To assist in the following areas:
      (i) estimating and monitoring funds allocation;
      (ii) preparing and handling the tender schedule;
      (iii) compiling the report of library collection and services;
      (iv) conducting periodical weeding exercise for damaged and outdated materials and carrying out internal stocktaking exercise;
      (v) managing and updating related content management system / web application / databases, e.g. LibGuides, Leganto Reading lists;
      (vi) planning duty roster, training and supervising staff in daily operation;
      (vii) adopting digital document management and e-form / e-survey;
      (viii) handling library user inquiries and complaints, and to liaise with internal and external parties;
    (e) To monitor vendor performance and collaborate with vendors and relevant parties on purchasing, maintenance, and support of furniture and equipment; and
    (f) To provide clerical support for executive, managerial and professional staff.
       
    Requirements:
    (a) (i) Level 2 or above in 5 subjects, including English Language*, Chinese Language and Mathematics, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, or equivalent^; OR
      (ii) Level 2 / Grade E or above in 5 subjects including English Language (Syllabus B)*, Chinese Language and Mathematics in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE); OR
      (iii) Diploma of Applied Education + Maths Plus / Diploma Yi Jin + Maths Plus / Project Yi Jin; OR
      (iv) A recognised Certificate / Diploma / Foundation Diploma / Foundation Certificate / Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
      (v) A recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma or above.
    * Completion of Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP) at Level 2 / Passing 5 specific VTC’s Vocational English Module Certificates is considered an alternative qualification.
    ^ Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSE Examination are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects.
    (b) At least 6 years of relevant library experience in the capacity of Executive Assistant (or equivalent) rank;
    (c) Initiatives at work, as well as administration, communication, interpersonal, and organisational abilities;
    (d) Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and be a good team player;
    (e) Good language proficiency in English and Chinese, knowledge of Putonghua will be an advantage;
    (f) Proficiency in common office application software, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, Outlook, and Chinese word processing; and
    (g) Applicants who possess / have the following knowledge and experience would be an advantage:
      (i) a recognised certificate / diploma in library studies or librarianship, or equivalent;
      (ii) knowledge and experience in Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2R, RDA, Library of Congress Classification and LC Subject Headings;
      (iii) work experience in academic library systems;
      (iv) hands-on experience in Alma Library System; and
      (v) knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS and Python.
       
    Notes:
    (1) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
    (2) The appointee(s) will be required to work irregular hours or shifts and perform duties on Saturdays or Sundays as necessary.


    Application Procedures:
    Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtchro-job@vtc.edu.hk.
     
    Candidates should take note of the following:
    (1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with a file size below 10MB.
    (2) The file should be saved with applicant’s name as “your surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
    (3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Executive Assistant I (Library Service) (C/VOU/EA1_LS/08/26-AP2)”.
    (4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.
     
    Closing date for application: 25 August 2026
     
    Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
     
    The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
     
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.


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