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 university in Singapore is looking for a candidate to manage research grants and support the submission of project proposals. The role requires strong communication, analytical, and writing skills, along with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree or Polytechnic diploma is required. An initial two-year contract is offered, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with no work experience or Polytechnic Diploma with work experience.
• 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.
• Initial 2 years' contract offered, subject to extension.

Responsibilities

• Liaison in the preparation and submission of project proposals and agreements.
• Administer research grants and reconcile accounts.
• Monitor research project funds utilization and provide updates.
• Coordinate with grantors and manage funds receipt.
• Engage students and coordinate re-appointments of research staff.
• Liaise with researchers and vendors for procurement.
• Prepare meeting materials as secretariat.
• Coordinate publicity and logistics for conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Resourcefulness

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Polytechnic Diploma

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Your application will be processed only if you apply via the NUS Career Portal. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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 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.