Senior Assistant Director and Head, Administration, Office of Research

2 weeks ago


Singapur, Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

About the National Institute of Education (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore's main teacher education institution, and a crucial part of the nation's education sector.

At NIE, we play a vital role in training teachers and offering professional development programs for teachers and school leaders.

We are strongly dedicated to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction, leading the future of education, and our mission to inspire learning, transform teaching, and advance research.

NIE is currently seeking candidates for the role of Senior Assistant Director and Head of Administration in the Office of Research.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic planning for administrative structures in the Office of Research
  • Oversight of administrative units and processes in the Office of Research and Research Centres
  • Leadership in ensuring good governance and compliance
  • Development of professional standards for administrative staff
  • Capacity building and career development for MSOs
  • Budget oversight and fund disbursement
  • Approval of funding requests
  • Coordination of staff appraisals and recruitment
  • Stakeholder reporting
  • Research project compliance
  • Logistic support for events

Requirements

  • University degree
  • Minimum 10 years of administrative experience, preferably in academia or research
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
  • Critical thinking and conflict resolution abilities
  • Multitasking and change management skills
  • Numerical proficiency

Other Information

Candidates can make use of chartered buses for transportation to the NIE campus at their own expense, subject to availability of seats.



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