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

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore seeks a Research Grants Administrator to manage research grants and assist with project proposals. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or Polytechnic Diploma with relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. This position offers an initial 2-year contract, subject to extension.

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 and analytical ability.
• Able to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison in the preparation and submission of project proposals.
• Administer research grants and reconcile accounts statements.
• Provide periodic updates on the research project funds utilization.
• Coordinate with grantors and track the receipt of funds.
• Serve as secretariat for meetings and prepare materials.
• Coordinate publicity and logistics for conferences.

Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Resourcefulness

Ability to multi-task

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Polytechnic Diploma with work experience

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Job De ion

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 accounts 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.