Education Development Officer (CDGT) (Job ID : 10935)

Education • Full Time • Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, HK • 5d ago

Job Title: Education Development Officer (CDGT)
Department: Center for Education Innovation
Job ID: 10935

Job Posting Details

The mission of the Center for the Development of the Gifted and Talented (CDGT) is to help highly able learners explore their interests and understand their talents through diversified learning opportunities from one-day workshops to long-term comprehensive programs, as well as other social-emotional and psychoeducation activities. We aim to create a supportive community for gifted and talented learners for the benefit of their intellectual and whole-person development. Our service targets range from upper primary school to senior secondary school students, as well as undergraduate students.

The appointee is expected to

manage program operation of the STEM workshop and internship program, and coordinate with teammates and student interns to devise work plans, and provide pre-event and onsite logistic support;
coach undergraduate students and equip them with necessary teaching and classroom management skills, and or identify relevant resources for the purpose, etc.
lead an undergraduate student team on teaching material enhancement and development for face-to-face and online workshops;
liaise with primary schools or potential partners on collaboration projects, e.g. adaptation of Kids@UST workshop materials in school settings;
identify program development opportunities and devise work plans for enhanced program outcome and coverage;
any other duties assigned by the Director and his delegates. Working outside normal office hours/on Saturdays is required on a need basis.

Applicants should have a recognized bachelor's degree, preferably in science, mathematics, engineering, or education, with 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in teaching, STEM education, coaching of youngsters, and/or program coordination or services in tertiary institutions. The candidate should demonstrate excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills, have a strong sense of responsibility and be able to multitask under pressure. He/she should be proficient in English and Chinese and competent in using MS Office applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint). The ideal candidate should be independent, self-motivated, attentive to details, a problem-solver. He/she should also have good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with a team. Candidate with less experience will be considered as Assistant Education Development Officer. (Duration: 2 years, renewable)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement placed on 27 Aug 2025 need not re-apply.)

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.

Application Procedure
In support of a green work environment, we accept applications submitted online only. To apply, please complete an online application form through the HKUST Careers website (https://hkustcareers.ust.hk) and return it online to the Human Resources Office. Review of applications will begin on 9 October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement by email upon successful submission. We thank applicants for their interest, but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the result of the application.
(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of
inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

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