Executive/Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Research Administration)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore seeks an ODPRT Research Administrator to manage grant administration for programmes funded by government agencies and industry. You will support pre- and post-award activities, coordinate reviews, liaise with sponsors, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with grant terms.

Responsibilities include coordinating calls, facilitating internal reviews, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with some work experience preferred
• Grant or research administration experience is advantageous
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Self-starter with good organisational skills
• Able to work independently or in a team and meet deadlines
• Good command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Disseminate and coordinate grant calls for assigned programmes
• Coordinate internal reviews and evaluations
• Liaise with sponsors and handle award notifications
• Advise on project changes and fund requisitions
• Monitor progress reports and maintain statistics
• Prepare stakeholder reports and ensure compliance with grant terms
• Collaborate with units to facilitate fund requisition processes
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

Skills

Grant administration

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Recognised 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:

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 with a recognized degree with at least 1 year of working experience or without experience are 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)

Employee Referral Eligible: No