Assistant Director

Assistant Director (School of Computing)
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Assistant Director (School of Computing)
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Job Description
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Department (Academic) in the University, ensuring the effective coordination of strategic initiatives, academic recruitment and planning, educational programmes, and institutional priorities. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, data analysis, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and data with discretion.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate and organize academic leadership meetings, executive committees, and offsite retreats, including scheduling, logistics, agenda development, note-taking, and follow-up
Draft, edit, and proofread executive communications, such as emails, academic reports, presentations, and speeches
Serve as a primary liaison between the Head's office and internal departments, faculty, staff, external partners, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth and professional communication
Manage incoming inquiries and requests, prioritizing and responding on behalf of the Head as appropriate
Support cross-functional initiatives, providing project coordination, tracking progress, and following up on action items across departments and academic units
Maintain organized records, databases, and contact lists related to institutional planning, governance, and strategic initiatives for education and research
Perform appropriate data analysis on relevant data and records to derive statistics and insights for supporting academic and institutional decision-making
Handle sensitive academic and institutional information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
Conduct research and prepare briefing materials to inform decision-making and support university-wide initiatives.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree with prior experience in executive or academic administration.
Strong understanding of university governance and organizational structure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competent data analysis and related interpretation skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: School of Computing
Department : Dean's Office (School of Computing)
Employee Referral Eligible
Job requisition ID : 30109
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Business Development and Sales
Industries Higher Education, Education Administration Programs, and Strategic Management Services
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