Executive, Centre for Applied Research (1-year contract)

About The Role

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day activities arising from the research projects and programmes within the University.

What You Will Be Doing

• Organise research forums, seminars, courses, and workshops to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Establish, manage, and maintain the department webpage and repositories.
• Coordinate the preparation, submission, and publication of research working papers. This includes managing the process for obtaining necessary ISBNs (International Standard Book Numbers) or equivalent identifiers for published works.
• Develop and maintain department policies, procedures, and records.
• Assist in tracking research expenditures, ensuring budget alignment and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in collation of research outputs for reporting.
• Assist with procurement of office supplies and onboarding of office staff and other office-related tasks.
• Identify and implement process improvements within research administration and office operations.
• Provide flexible support for special assignments and other tasks as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any specialised field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet computations.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.