Research Administrator (1 year contract), University Research Office

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore University of Social Sciences seeks candidates for a renewable contract appointment as a Research Administrator to support a dynamic project research team. You will provide comprehensive admin and secretarial support, manage procurement, logistics, vendor liaison, and processing of invoices, and coordinate meetings and stakeholder sessions.

Ideal candidates hold a university degree in business/admin, with 2+ years in admin roles in higher education or research, strong MS Office

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Preferably 2+ years of admin experience in higher education or research.
• Proficient in MS Office and institutional admin tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the project research team.
• Manage project procurement, logistics, vendor liaison, and processing of financial claims/invoices.
• Liaise with collaborators; coordinate and schedule project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder evaluation sessions.
• Assist in preparing project progress reports, grant documentation, administrative compliance filings, and IRB correspondence.
• Maintain organized records of project deliverables, meeting minutes, and data management repositories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About The Job

The Singapore University of Social Sciences seeks candidates for a renewable contract appointment as a Research Administrator.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the project research team.
• Manage project procurement, logistics, vendor liaison, and processing of financial claims/invoices.
• Liaise with collaborators; coordinate and schedule project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder evaluation sessions.
• Assist in preparing project progress reports, grant documentation, administrative compliance filings, and IRB correspondence.
• Maintain organized records of project deliverables, meeting minutes, and data management repositories.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Preferably 2 or more years of relevant administrative experience, ideally within a higher education or research environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and institutional administrative tools.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.

Applications Should Be Made To

A/P Zhu Yongqing ( [e-mail]) , Singapore University of Social Sciences, 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494