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Executive/ Senior Executive (Administration), Office of Student Life, School of Computing

Executive/Senior Executive

2026-05-03

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Type

Initial 2-year contract, renewable

Required Qualifications

Diploma/Degree any discipline
2+ years admin experience (Senior)
Excellent English writing
Meticulous & organised
MS Office proficient
PDPA compliance
SAP/S/4HANA advantage
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Executive/ Senior Executive (Administration), Office of Student Life, School of Computing

Job Description

You will be the administrative backbone of the Student Life Office, coordinating meetings and documentation, supporting development and gift processing, administering student and alumni awards, handling financial award processing, and providing administrative and logistical support for events. You will work closely with colleagues across the School, central units, students, alumni, and external partners, while maintaining compliance with NUS policies and data protection requirements. The role also includes providing general administrative support for day-to-day office operations and undertaking ad hoc duties as assigned.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and contribute to a thriving School of Computing community.

Key Responsibilities

Awards Administration (Student and Alumni)

  • Administer Student Awards and Alumni Awards, including end-to-end process coordination and communications with all stakeholders (publicity, applications, selection, award ceremonies, reporting).

Financial Awards and Claims Processing

  • Process financial awards and bursaries accurately and in compliance with applicable guidelines.
  • Support finance and procurement tasks, including purchase requisitions/POs, purchases, vendor liaison, payments, and claims processing.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for SLO events, including procurement, coordination of venues, vendors, materials, registrations, communications, on-site operations, and post-event reporting.

Data Management & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate databases, trackers, and reports for awards, events, and relevant cases.
  • Ensure PDPA compliance, data hygiene, and proper maintenance of documentation for audit and reporting purposes.

Secretariat, Stakeholder Liaison & General Administration

  • Serve as a point of contact for students, alumni, faculty, and partners; manage and triage enquiries and provide timely support.
  • Provide secretariat support including meeting coordination, agenda preparation, minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-ups.
  • Maintain calendars, records, and documentation repositories to support effective office operations.
  • Provide general administrative support for the unit’s day-to-day operations, including coordination of internal processes and documentation.
  • Undertake other administrative duties and special projects as assigned in support of office and school needs.

Requirements (Qualifications and Experience)

  • Diploma or Degree in any discipline; at least 2 years of relevant administrative experience (for Senior Executive level).
  • Excellent command of English with strong writing skills for minutes, briefs, and communications.
  • Meticulous, well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Resourceful, energetic, adaptable, and able to work independently and in teams.
  • Strong professionalism, customer service orientation, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP/S/4HANA or finance/procurement systems is an advantage.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department: Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employment Type: Initial 2-year contract, renewable

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Senior Executive Administration role at NUS?

Candidates need a Diploma or Degree in any discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant administrative experience for the Senior Executive level. Strong English writing skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with SAP/S/4HANA or finance systems is advantageous. Key traits include being meticulous, organised, adaptable, and customer-service oriented. Explore more administration jobs in higher education.

💼What are the key responsibilities in this NUS School of Computing administration position?

Core duties include awards administration (student/alumni end-to-end processes), financial processing (awards, claims, procurement), data management with PDPA compliance, and secretariat support (meetings, stakeholder liaison, general admin). You'll handle events logistics and ad-hoc projects. This role supports the Office of Student Life at Kent Ridge Campus. Check similar roles in administration jobs.

📅What is the employment type and location for this Executive Administration job?

This is an initial 2-year contract, renewable, based at Kent Ridge Campus, NUS School of Computing, Dean's Office. No start date specified. Applications close on May 3, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates notified. View executive jobs in higher ed.

Does this NUS administration role offer visa sponsorship or salary details?

Visa sponsorship and salary info are not mentioned in the posting. Focus on eligibility: 2+ years experience for Senior level. For career advice on higher ed administration, see our employer branding guide or university salaries insights.

📝How to apply and what skills stand out for success in this role?

Apply via NUS channels; monitor expiration date May 3, 2026. Standout skills: strong organisation for multi-tasking, confidentiality, teamwork, and compliance with NUS policies and data protection. Prepare a CV highlighting admin experience. Tailor for free resume template and admin positions.

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