Grant Administration Lead for Research Operations

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Kong Kian School of Medicine in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented professional to join the Department of Research Administration and Support Services (RASS). The role oversees grant administration across the full grant lifecycle, collaborating with academic faculty, University offices, external funders and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will review budgets, ensure compliance, advise on funder guidelines, and maintain thorough grant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or a related discipline.
• Experience in administration, research, grants, finance, compliance or stakeholder support would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, track deliverables and follow through on outstanding matters.
• Good communication skills and comfortable working with different stakeholders.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Proficient in using digital tools for tracking, documentation and collaboration; familiarity with grant management systems would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned grant matters across the grant lifecycle from grant calls and proposal submissions to award set-up, variations, reporting and closure, in line with funder and University requirements.
• Review grant budgets, utilisation, expenditure and financial documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Advise faculty members and research teams on funder guidelines, institutional processes, documentation requirements, approval routes and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate with University offices, funders and external stakeholders to resolve grant-related queries, submissions, operational issues and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate grant records, trackers and supporting documentation to support management reporting, monitoring, funder reporting and audit readiness.
• Contribute to broader grant operations and team priorities, including process improvement, reporting and cross-coverage of grant matters where required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptable / quick learner

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or related discipline

Tools

Grant management systems

Job description

Lee Kong Kian School of Medicine in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented professional to join the Department of Research Administration and Support Services (RASS). The role oversees grant administration across the full grant lifecycle, collaborating with academic faculty, University offices, external funders and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will review budgets, ensure compliance, advise on funder guidelines, and maintain thorough grant records.