Senior Executive

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Administrator to administer programs funded by various research councils and local/foreign industries. Responsibilities include coordinating grant calls, liaising with sponsors, and monitoring project progress. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree and strong organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment at the Kent Ridge Campus.

Qualifications

• Candidates without experience or a recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experience welcome.
• Prior experience in grant or research administration is advantageous.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities relating to grant calls for assigned programmes.
• Liaise with sponsors and handle award notifications.
• Monitor and facilitate submission of progress reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Good command of English

Education

Recognized degree

Job description

Reporting to the manager-in-charge, the ODPRT Research Administrator will administer assigned programmes funded by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), National Medical Research Council (NMRC) and by local and foreign industry and provide pre- and post- award research grant administration support to researchers from all NUS Faculties and Research Centers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Disseminate and coordinate all activities relating to grant calls for assigned programmes, including proposal compliance and completeness verification checks
• Coordinate and facilitate internal reviews and evaluation, where necessary
• Liaise with sponsors and handle award notifications and project account creation
• Advise on and process request for project changes
• Monitor and facilitate submission of project/programme progress reports
• Maintain programme-level statistics and prepare related stakeholder reports, where necessary
• Work with relevant units to facilitate Fund Requisition process
• Ensure continuous project compliances to grant terms & conditions
• Other ad hoc duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates without experience ora recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experienceare welcome to apply
• Prior experience in grant or research administration would be advantageous.
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good organisational and administrative skills.
• Able to work independently, and in a team, with self-awareness in meeting deadlines.
• Good command of written and spoken English language.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department : Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)