Senior Executive, Research Grant Administration

6 days ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- MainOffice-HR) Full time

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is one of the top communication schools in the world, ranking 6th on this year's Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Research Office was established to support all research works at WKWSCI.

As a member of the Research Office at WKWSCI, this position supports the grant administration function by advising and assisting faculty and research staff members in all aspects of internally funded research projects and other scholarly research activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research Grant Administration:
    • Provide effective administration of research grant call applications and management of awarded grants
    • Assume the role as SAP Concur reviewer and first-level approver, working closely with the Finance department to ensure a smooth approval flow.
  • Communication of Research Information:
    • Create a weekly research e-newsletter to communicate information on internal and external grant calls to faculty and research staff members.
    • Develop content for the school's website highlighting research grants, projects, and achievements.
    • Develop research-related publications (Research Brochures/Pamphlets).
    • Assist with the organization of the monthly WKWSCI Speaker Series (Research Talks).
  • Monitoring Research Budgets and Assets:
    • Monitor budgets and expenditures relating to research grants.
    • Monitor deadlines for the submission of expenditure reports as well as progress and final reports.
Requirements:
  • A degree holder from a recognized university.
  • Proven administrative skills, including the ability to handle data with accuracy.
  • Excellent reporting skills, with some finance working knowledge being essential.
  • Preferably 2-3 years of relevant work experience. Prior working experience in an academic institution will be an advantage.
  • Sound interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Ability to do content management and creation of information on research (Website, social media, and newsletters).
  • Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn new skill sets.
Hiring Institution:

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)



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