Assistant Manager (Undergraduate Research)

Job Description

The Assistant Manager (Undergraduate Research) will be part of the Undergraduate Education (Research) Team at the Office of the Provost, NUS.

Programme Operations

• Lead the Mentorship pillar of the Special Programme in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) by coordinating NUS Graduate School and Academic Departments to recruit Mentors
• Develop guidelines for Mentors and Mentees over the full duration of participation in SPUR
• Process Mentor honorariums and provide administrative support to Mentors
• Address queries about Mentorship from stakeholders

Student Support

• Develop and execute admissions and onboarding processes for students joining SPUR
• Manage the administration of SPUR students using the relevant academic systems (e.g. tagging/untagging students in EduRec)
• Provide support to students throughout their SPUR candidature, including programme completion
• Advise prospective students during pre-admissions

Others

• Assist in the operation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) and Research Experience (REx) programme
• Other duties assigned by the Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) as necessary

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in an academic setting (e.g. tertiary or higher education), academic administration, or related fields
• Ability to engage and support faculty members and students
• Familiarity with student management systems is advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• Organised and meticulous with an eye for details