Senior Executive, Research & Centre Support

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive to organise and support communications, events, and day-to-day operations. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and leadership to ensure timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and ongoing process improvements.

The role emphasizes proactive coordination, strong written and verbal communication, and a commitment to efficient workflow across university initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Relevant experience in administrative, operational, communications, or events coordination roles.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, collaboration and content platforms).
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end administrative and operational coordination support across communications, events, and outreach activities.
• Support the development, editing, and dissemination of communications materials, including digital and online platforms.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of events, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and post‑event follow-up.
• Liaise with internal teams, university offices, and external partners to ensure timely delivery of activities and tasks.
• Support financial and operational processes, including basic budgeting coordination, reimbursements, and workflow tracking.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate records in line with institutional requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration platforms

Content platforms

Job description

About NTU Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading research-intensive university, recognised internationally for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. NTU fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning.

About the Role We are looking for an organised and proactive Senior Executive to support the institute’s communications, events, and operational activities. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and leadership to ensure effective coordination, high-quality delivery, and smooth day to day operations. The position offers meaningful exposure to institutional initiatives and provides opportunities to contribute to process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end administrative and operational coordination support across communications, events, and outreach activities.
• Support the development, editing, and dissemination of communications materials, including digital and online platforms.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of events, including logistics, stakeholder coordination, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Liaise with internal teams, university offices, and external partners to ensure timely delivery of activities and tasks.
• Support financial and operational processes, including basic budgeting coordination, reimbursements, and workflow tracking.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate records in line with institutional requirements.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative university environment. Exposure to a broad range of institutional and cross‑functional initiatives. Supportive culture that values professional development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Relevant experience in administrative, operational, communications, or events coordination roles.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and time‑management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, collaboration and content platforms).
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities effectively.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.