Executive/ Senior Executive, Research Office (School of Computing)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive for the Research Office. This role involves managing research grants, preparing proposals, and coordinating with grantors. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree or a Polytechnic Diploma, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to multitask. An initial 2-year contract will be offered, with potential for extension. The position is based on the Kent Ridge Campus.

Benefits

Employee Referral Eligible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree without experience or Polytechnic Diploma with work experience.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise for proposal submissions, agreements, and budget plans.
• Administer and monitor research grant utilization.
• Prepare documents for audits and process payments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Good writing skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Polytechnic Diploma

Job description

Executive/ Senior Executive, Research Office (School of Computing)

Job Description

The candidate reports to the Head of the NUS School of Computing Research Office and works closely with the research grant administration team to manage both internally funded as well as externally funded research grants from government agencies and industries. The candidate will receive training and the opportunity to carry out assignments in the following areas:

• Act as the primary liaison in the preparation and submission of project proposals, agreements, budget plans and reports.
• Administer research grants and reconcile account statements.
• Monitor the research project funds utilization and provide periodic updates.
• Coordinate with grantors, track the receipt of funds, prepare documents for audit and process payments and claims.
• Coordinate the re-appointments of research staff and the engagement of students.
• Liaise with researchers and vendors on the procurement of goods and services.
• Serve as secretariat for meetings and prepare presentation material.
• Coordinate the publicity and logistics preparation for conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with no work experience or Polytechnic Diploma with work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Analytical, numerate, resourceful and energetic
• Able to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong sense of customer service
• An initial 2 years' contract will be offered, subject for extension

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department: Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes