Senior Library Assistant/Administrative Assistant for the University Library

(Reference No.: LIB/LSO/SLA/AA/02/2026)

Administrative Staff

The University Library (LIB) of the University of Macau invites applications for the position of Senior Library Assistant (equivalent to the rank of Senior Administrative Assistant) / Administrative Assistant at a taxable monthly salary ranging from MOP25,380 to MOP43,240 (index 270 – 460).

Responsibilities

1. Administer, process, preserve, and provide appropriate access to the materials held in the university archives and the special collections at the library;
2. Provide reference and instruction to faculty, students, staff, and community users regarding archives and special collection resources;
3. Acquire and process physical and digital collection materials according to accepted archival standards and procedures;
4. Work directly with individual departments to acquire official university records;
5. Work closely with the Functional Head and other staff of the special collection unit to develop and maintain operation procedures for archives and special collections, collaborating with library management to set guidelines, procedures and policies involved in digitization and use of the collections;
6. Perform other duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Archives, Library Science or related disciplines; Master’s degree in related disciplines is an advantage;
2. Candidates with 3 years or above work experience in academic library, archive or related fields may be considered for the position of Senior Library Assistant;
3. Knowledge of archival concepts, methodology, and techniques;
4. Familiarity with RDF, Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, PREMIS and DACS is preferred;
5. Experience in arranging, describing, and providing access to physical manuscript collections is highly desirable;
6. Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin);
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Procedure

Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details and apply ONLINE on or before 12 March 2026. Application screening will be based on requirements listed above. Please indicate the education qualification obtained and describe relevant work experience clearly in the Curriculum Vitae and application form. The contact points are:

Human Resources Section, Office of Administration

University of Macau, Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Website: https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/;  Email: vacancy@um.edu.mo

Tel: +853 8822 8406;  Fax: +853 8822 2412

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

** Under the equal condition of qualifications and experience, priority will be given to Macao permanent residents**