Admin & Research Assistant #BusinessDevelopment #NKA

Recruit Express; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an Admin & Research Assistant for a 6-month contract. The role involves providing administrative, logistical, and coordination support for academic programmes. Candidates should have a Polytechnic Diploma or higher, with strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and a customer-centric approach. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher.
• Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
• Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent coordination and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research to scope out opportunities related to projects.
• Provide administrative support for planning and management of short courses.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Support the programme delivery team in planning and delivery of short courses.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Prior events/conference management experience

Good verbal & written communication

IT savvy and proficient in MS Office

Excellent coordination and organization skills

Strong team player

Education

Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher

Job description

Admin & Research Assistant #BusinessDevelopment #NKA

Employment: 100% onsite; 6 months contract

Industry: Higher Education, Post Graduate, Masters program

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

Job Description

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 or 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.
• Provide administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and information 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

Please email an updated resume to ****@recruitexpress.com.sg.