Assistant Manager/Manager (Dept of Sociology and Anthropology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager in Sociology and Anthropology to provide vital administrative and operational support within a dynamic academic environment. This role involves managing programme operations, ensuring smooth execution of postgraduate initiatives, and engaging with students and faculty. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in education and make a significant impact in the humanities and social sciences.

Qualifications

• Recognized University degree with experience in higher education.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Postgraduate programmes.
• Manage programme operations and coordinate events.
• Handle queries from students and staff.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

MS Office Proficiency

Education

University Degree

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Assistant Manager/Manager (Sociology and Anthropology)

Reporting to Associate Director, the incumbent will be working in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. For this position, the incumbent shall provide administrative, operational, technical and liaison support to ensure effective development and administration in the areas of student administration and the department. This position is required to meet the faculty's vision to offer outstanding education in the humanities and social sciences, attracting the best students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to launch the Postgraduate programmes.
• Manage end-to-end programme operations including faculty engagement, managing programme budget, admin and logistics for Postgraduate programmes.
• Assist in Department Ethics Review Committee (DERC) matters.
• Exam Processing - Check marks submitted by faculty members and ensure zero discrepancy. Assist in invigilation and admin duties, and other exam related matters.
• Provide support for undergraduate and graduate events (e.g. assist in the coordination and communication with students and faculty members, provide logistical support such as venue booking, venue setup, other onsite administrative and operational support).
• Handle queries from students, staff and public received at the counter, calls and other channels.
• Manage and coordinate department communication efforts, including internal and external communications and announcements.
• Plan and execute outreach initiatives to engage students, alumni, and donors.
• Other general office administrative tasks as assigned by the Admin Lead.

Requirements

• A recognised University degree, with some working experience in the higher education industry
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment with multiple systems
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with high accuracy working on large volume of data
• Well-organized with good monitoring and follow-up skills within tight deadlines
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with confidential data
• Positive attitude, able to work independently and as a team player
• Proficient in MS Office applications