Assistant Director (School of Computing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Eligible

Job summary

The National University of Singapore’s School of Computing invites applications for an Assistant Director to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Department, coordinating strategic initiatives, recruitment and planning, educational programmes, and institutional priorities.

The role requires exceptional organizational, communication, data analysis, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with experience in executive or academic administration.
• Strong governance understanding and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize executive meetings and committees.
• Draft and edit executive communications and reports.
• Act as liaison between the Head’s office and departments and partners.
• Manage inquiries and respond on behalf of the Head.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and track progress.
• Maintain records and perform data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Executive Admin

Communication

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director (School of Computing)

University-Level Unit: School of Computing

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 30/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Purpose

The Assistant Director provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Department, Computer Science in the University, ensuring the effective coordination of strategic initiatives, academic recruitment and planning, educational programmes, and institutional priorities. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, data analysis, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and data with discretion.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and organize academic leadership meetings, executive committees, and offsite retreats, including scheduling, logistics, agenda development, note-taking, and follow-up
• Draft, edit, and proofread executive communications, such as emails, academic reports, presentations, and speeches
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Head’s office and internal departments, faculty, staff, external partners, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth and professional communication
• Manage incoming inquiries and requests, prioritizing and responding on behalf of the Head as appropriate
• Support cross-functional initiatives, providing project coordination, tracking progress, and following up on action items across departments and academic units
• Maintain organized records, databases, and contact lists related to institutional planning, governance, and strategic initiatives for education and research
• Perform appropriate data analysis on relevant data and records to derive statistics and insights for supporting academic and institutional decision-making
• Handle sensitive academic and institutional information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials to inform decision-making and support university-wide initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with prior experience in executive or academic administration.
• Strong understanding of university governance and organizational structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent data analysis and related interpretation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Referral Eligible

Job requisition ID : 33910