Temp Admin & Grants Assistant - Service-Learning

College of Interdisciplinary & Experiential Learning

Many of the wicked problems in society today require interconnected and interdependent perspectives and collective collaboration. The SUSS Core curriculum enables students to thrive in a VUCA world by equipping them with interdisciplinary & experiential learning tools and processes, enabling students to synthesise knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex issues. Above all, we deepen students’ socio-cultural competence and social responsibility to the local and global community through sustainable, reciprocal engagement with partners on real-world issues.

The successful candidate is responsible for supporting the Office in Service-Learning programming-related logistics, data management and analysis in collaboration with all stakeholders (including external organisations and SUSS faculty/staff). The candidate is expected to possess good data management, administrative, communication and organisational skills; and be self-motivated and able to perform duties with little supervision.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the planning and implementation of training, workshops, activities, events, evaluations, risk assessment and safety, university awards, and administrative duties that support Service-Learning programmes.

• Manage Service-Learning grants including administration, grant disbursement, and guiding and SUSS students in using the right funding resources for meaningful community projects.

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.g., SUSS staff, faculty/associate faculty, teaching assistants, SUSS students, and community partners) in fulfilment of the abovementioned responsibilities.

• Support data management and analysis of various Service-Learning initiatives.

• Assist with other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor, as well as support department and university activities.

Job Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma/A levels holder/current undergraduate with at least 1 year of professional experience.

• Good experience and knowledge of finance and accounting are preferred.

• Good experience in logistics and event support.

• Proficient in handling data and data entry, with data analytics skills preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc.).

• Proficiency in Canva, graphic design, and photography are preferred.

• Good communication, writing and presentation skills.

• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, and a high level of integrity.

• Good coordination and administrative skills, with the ability to manage and work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Commitment Period: 2 May 24 to 31 Dec 24