Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager, Research Partnership, School of Computing

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated professional to manage research partnerships and agreements. The role requires an organized self-starter who can work cross-functionally to support initiatives and enhance partnership frameworks. Candidates should have a recognized university degree related to Business, demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, and be adaptable to change. This position includes a two-year contract, subject to renewal, providing an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal communication skills and time management skills.
• Resourceful, energetic, meticulous, adaptable to change and able to multi-task.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnership and handle collaboration agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and track agreements/proposal cases reports and communicate effectively.
• Act as the primary liaison in preparing and submitting proposals.
• Organise and administer industry partnerships and events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain a comprehensive database.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Recognized university degree in Business or Business technology certification/diploma/degree

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Research Partnership Unit is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join us in this exciting new role focusing on research agreements and collaborations. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter and strong team player who can work cross-functionally to support the review, coordination, and execution of research-related agreements. The candidate should demonstrate adaptability in engaging partnership and will assist the Research Partnership’s Head in strategic planning and developing initiatives to enhance partnership frameworks and support the School’s research objectives.

• Manage partnership and handle collaboration agreements internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all processes comply with University policies and approval protocols.
• Monitor and track agreements/proposal cases reports, and communications, engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and timely project implementation.
• Act as the primary liaison in the preparation and submission of proposals.
• Organise and administer industry partnerships with activities such as meetings, research workshops. Handle logistic, communication, and coordination for all stages of the event process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and sustain a comprehensive database that facilitates future research collaborations, business initiatives, and event engagements.

Qualifications

• Recognized university degree in relevant background in Business or Business technology certification/diploma/ degree with experience working in organization or technology company
• Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal communication skills and time management skills
• Resourceful, energetic, meticulous, adaptable to change and able to multi-task
• Strong sense of customer service
• Able to maintain confidentiality and deliver under tight deadlines
• An initial employment of 2 years' contract will be offered, subject to renewal