Senior Executive, Research Grant Administration

4 days ago


Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

NTU Singapore is a research-intensive public University founded on science and technology, nurturing leaders and creating societal impact through interdisciplinary education and research. Over the years, NTU has achieved worldwide acclaim for its research output, innovation, and teaching excellence. As a key office anchored in the vibrant research culture and environment within NTU, we are seeking a Senior Executive Officer in Research Grant Administration to bolster the collective effort to consolidate and further advance NTU’s research standing and capabilities. He/she will support NTU faculty so that they can conduct their research effectively with compliance to regulations governing research fund management.

You will support in the administration of research grants and other research-related matters handled by the NTU Research Support Office. This includes coordination of grant calls with the Colleges and Schools in the University, assisting researchers and faculty in their grant submission and grant post award activities like reporting submissions, assisting researchers to understand grant agencies’ guidelines and coordination of review panel meetings.

Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative support for various NRF grants- Support in NRF grant calls including drafting of grant call announcement faculty, advising PIs and school administrators on funding guidelines, work processes and grant call opportunities- Provide guidance to faculty and school administrators to better understand the grant requirements through checklists or guide or standardized forms- Facilitate on the budget scrubbing process prior to the award of the project- Coordinate internal review panel meeting to shortlist proposals, when required- Assist awarded PIs with their letters of acceptence and facilitating research account opening- Support the team to manage post award requests from faculty for their research grants (i.e. variation requests, report submissions), in accordance to the T&Cs of the research grants awarded)- Provide support and guidance for RISE (Research Information System)- Support in preparation of reports and statistical data- Involve in any ad-hoc initiatives undertaken by the Office

**Requirements**:
- A Bachelor/Honours degree from recognised university with at least 1 to 2 years’ relevant work experience- Possess excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills- Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills- Highly motivated individual with strong analytic skills, a keen eye for details, can multi-task and work independently and is a fast learner.

Hiring Institution: NTU



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