PhD Programs & Research Administration Lead

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University is seeking a capable administrator to manage graduate research programmes, coordinate admissions, budgeting, and scholarly events. The role involves liaising with the Programme Director, CGRS, and Registrar Office to ensure policy-compliant processes for PGR programmes, student pass administration for international students, and related grant activities.

You will coordinate multiple facets of the programme lifecycle, including class load planning, surveys, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in degree programme and academic research administration, or related areas of work.
• Strong knowledge of degree programme administration and governance, research funding processes and grant administration.
• Experience in research grants pre-award administration, research contracting; and understanding of social science academic research and/or national/international research funding landscape are desirable
• Experienced in adult learner management.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing grant documents, event materials, correspondence and promotional materials

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the admission process for the PGR programmes, including reviewing applications and communicating with prospective students.
• Coordinate faculty load planning, course scheduling, class venue bookings and course surveys.
• Oversee operations of graduate spaces and laboratories; organise academic briefings and research showcases.
• Provide guidance on research grant opportunities, budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for students and assist with degree progression, graduation requirements, and related queries.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Singapore Management University is seeking a capable administrator to manage graduate research programmes, coordinate admissions, budgeting, and scholarly events. The role involves liaising with the Programme Director, CGRS, and Registrar Office to ensure policy-compliant processes for PGR programmes, student pass administration for international students, and related grant activities.

You will coordinate multiple facets of the programme lifecycle, including class load planning, surveys, and