Executive, Donor Stewardship & Award Administration | University | 6 months

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local university is seeking an Executive for Donor Stewardship & Award Administration. This 6-month, entry-level role involves managing donor-funded awards, coordinating with schools, and ensuring compliance with university standards, with a salary of SGD 3,000-$3,500 monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Resourceful with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end award administration process.
• Validate and update Rules of Administration in the CRM.
• Track and report on award administration progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Executive, Donor Stewardship & Award Administration (Data Management) - Entry level
Duration: 6 months extendable
Industry: Local University
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, Office Hours
Salary: $3,000-$3,500

The Donor Relations and Stewardship team is seeking a proactive, meticulous, and resourceful Executive to support our stewardship, award administration, and donor engagement initiatives. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth management of donor-funded awards and fostering meaningful connections between the University, our students, and valued donors.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship & Award Management

• Validate and update Rules of Administration (ROA) for accuracy and completeness in the CRM system.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to monitor fund utilisation and generate utilisation reports.

• Manage the end-to-end award administration process, ensuring timely extraction and communication of award requirements to school administrators.

• Collaborate with schools to ensure all award processes align with ROA guidelines and university standards.

• Work closely with students and award recipients to facilitate donor engagement activities and events.

Administrative & Data Management

• Track and report on award administration progress and outcomes.

• Maintain and regularly update the donor database with accurate, up-to-date information.

• Provide general administrative and operational support for stewardship-related initiatives and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management abilities.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively within tight deadlines.

• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, and flexibility in problem-solving.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys working with data while contributing to meaningful donor and student engagement efforts.

If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a positive impact in higher education — we invite you to apply.

Interested candidates, kindly send in your resume by applying below!

Mandy Tay R1654634 | EA License No.: 13C6342