Head of Research Support & Grants Management

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites applications for the position of Unit Head, Research Support and Grants Management, Office for Research. You will lead a team overseeing research support, grants management and administration and provide strategic oversight to strengthen NIE’s research capabilities and drive NIE’s strategic research agenda.

Reporting to the Dean and collaborating with academic departments, you will drive governance, capacity-building programmes, and compliance,

Qualifications

• University degree is required.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in research administration, grants management, or similar leadership.
• Knowledge of audit, risk, and compliance frameworks related to grants and research administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports, briefs, and updates.
• Strong leadership and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Integrity and discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Research Support and Grants Management Unit within the Office for Research.
• Work with the Dean and senior colleagues on strategic planning of research support initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of unit activities with NIE priorities and research agenda.
• Bridge and integrate research support and grants management to ensure effective operations.
• Guide team members on research support, grants administration and related matters.
• Coordinate with departments and external partners on grants-related matters.
• Oversee compliance, audit readiness and funder guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The National Institute of Education (NIE) invites applications for the position of Unit Head, Research Support and Grants Management, Office for Research. You will lead a team overseeing research support, grants management and administration and provide strategic oversight to strengthen NIE’s research capabilities and drive NIE’s strategic research agenda.

Reporting to the Dean and collaborating with academic departments, you will drive governance, capacity-building programmes, and compliance,