Admin & Research Assistant #BusinessDevelopment #Jasmine

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking candidates for a role supporting academic and programme management functions. Responsibilities include conducting research, administrative support for short courses, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum Polytechnic Diploma and excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a customer-centric mindset. This is a six-month contract role based onsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher.
• Prior events/conference management experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and positive work attitude.
• Excellent coordination and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research for related projects.
• Provide administrative support for short courses planning.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for course communication.
• Assist in planning and delivery of short courses.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Event management experience

Good verbal & written communication

IT proficiency

Customer-centric mindset

Education

Minimum Polytechnic Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment: 100% onsite ; 6 months contract

Industy: Higher Eduation, Post Graduate, Masters program

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm (Mon-Thur) / 8.30am to 5.30pm (Fri)

Background

• The School was established to drive the expansion of the University’s lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future
• Through the School, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to the University’s suite of innovative, world‑class continuing and lifelong education offerings
• Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi‑disciplinary expertise of 16 other Faculties, the School offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part‑time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates /diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals. All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency

About the Role

• Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent will support the academic and programme management functions of the unit. The incumbent will provide efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and coordination support to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programmes and short courses
• This role is offered on a six‑month, fixed‑term contract basis

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research to scope out opportunities related to projects that the team is working on.
• Administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and info packs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as faculty, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely communication of course content, materials, and any changes.
• Support the programme delivery team in planning and delivery of short courses for professionals and pre‑university students.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher

Experience and Skills

• Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
• Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude.
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications. Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer‑centric mindset.
• Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented and ambiguous work environment

Interest applicants, pls email updated resume to [e-mail]

Jasmine Goh

The Outsourcing Team

Recruit Express Pte Ltd