Assistant Manager, Research and Centre Support (University)

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd invites you to join a dynamic, purpose-driven higher education environment in Singapore. You will support research initiatives, stakeholder engagement, communications, and centre operations, with a focus on project coordination and event management.

The role offers a 6-month contract with conversion to permanent based on performance, and a salary of up to $5,900 per month. If you enjoy coordinating programmes and engaging diverse partners, apply now.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in administration, programme coordination, communications, events, or project support.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with websites, social media platforms, email marketing tools, or content management systems will be an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end coordination and operational support for the institute's programmes, projects, and daily activities.
• Manage project schedules, monitor milestones, and ensure timely follow-up on key deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain reports, presentations, meeting materials, and project documentation.
• Coordinate and support communications initiatives, including website updates, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Organise and execute events, workshops, and meetings, including logistics planning, vendor coordination, participant management, and post-event reporting.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with faculty members, business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Support procurement, budgeting, expense tracking, and administrative processes in accordance with organisational guidelines.
• Maintain accurate databases, records, and reporting dashboards while ensuring data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and contribute to the continuous enhancement of centre operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Content management familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, or Marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Looking to be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven environment? Join a renowned higher education institution where you'll play a key role in supporting research initiatives, stakeholder engagement, communications, and centre operations. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy project coordination, event management, and working with diverse stakeholders.

Location: Pioneer
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Convertible to Permanent based on performance)
Salary: Up to $5,900/month
Working Hours: Mon- Thurs 8.30am-5.45pm, Fri 8.30am – 5.15pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end coordination and operational support for the institute's programmes, projects, and daily activities.

• Manage project schedules, monitor milestones, and ensure timely follow-up on key deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare and maintain reports, presentations, meeting materials, and project documentation.

• Coordinate and support communications initiatives, including website updates, newsletters, email campaigns, and social media content.

• Organise and execute events, workshops, and meetings, including logistics planning, vendor coordination, participant management, and post-event reporting.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with faculty members, business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.

• Support procurement, budgeting, expense tracking, and administrative processes in accordance with organisational guidelines.

• Maintain accurate databases, records, and reporting dashboards while ensuring data integrity.

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and contribute to the continuous enhancement of centre operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in administration, programme coordination, communications, events, or project support.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with websites, social media platforms, email marketing tools, or content management systems will be an advantage.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Join a prestigious higher education institution and support impactful research, projects, and events!

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified!