Executive (Node for Impactful Continuing Education), Centre for Applied Research (1-year contract)

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As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

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About The Job

The successful candidate will provide secretariat support for the Node for Impactful Continuing Education (NICE) and managing research administration tasks.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison with SUSS and collaborators.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes during meetings.
• Monitor the progress of various workgroups.
• Track research expenditures to ensure compliance with budget allocations.
• Track research performance of the workgroups and assist in preparing reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to internal management and external stakeholders.
• Develop policies and procedures for NICE.
• Assist research teams in their research projects.
• Assist in other secretariat duties as required.
• Manage ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Labour Economics, Sociology of Work or Behavioural Psychology.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience as a research administrator or research assistant within an academic institute or company.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and problem solver.
• Ability to work independently and display initiative.
• Ability of multi-tasking and responding to changing priorities.
• Good time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and spreadsheet computations.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good work ethic and judgment
• Good team player