Technical Officer – HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study

Department: HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study

Job Posting Details

 

The appointee will primarily be required to provide frontline technical and operational support for the daily events and infrastructure of the Institute. He/She will be required to:

• serve as the primary onsite technical support for events, handling projector setups, audio tuning, and troubleshooting in event venues and offices;
• support the development and maintenance of the hardware and software environment of the Institute;
• conduct routine inspections and maintenance of AV equipment, digital kiosks and electronic displays; liaise with vendors for equipment maintenance and repairs;
• assist in routine uploads and updates for the Institute’s website and digital promotional materials;
• provide proactive support in the planning and execution of events on needs basis; and
• perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least four years of relevant working experience. Having prior work experience in a higher education setting is an advantage.
• Possess sound technical knowledge in AV/IT infrastructure, computer applications, and AI tools.
• Having hands-on experience in event technical support and digital content management will be an additional advantage.
• Demonstrate ability in handling multiple tasks independently, be highly attentive to details.
• A strong work ethic, a proactive work attitude, and a readiness to embrace changes in workflow and workload.
• A service-oriented mindset with sound interpersonal skills, be highly tactful in communications, and demonstrate ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
• A good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Be a good team player with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Working outside normal office hours may be required.

(Duration: 2 years, renewable subject to performance and staffing needs.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 29 July 2026.

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