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Senior Executive, Admin Ops (2-year contract)

Senior Executive

2026-05-01

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Type

Full-time, 2-year contract

Start Date

2026-02-20

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years research administration
Excellent English communication
MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficient
Strong interpersonal skills

Research Areas

Grants Management
Research Contracts (RCA, NDA, MOU)
Project Administration
Sponsored Programs
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Senior Executive, Admin Ops (2-year contract)

Senior Executive, Admin Ops (2-year contract)

Posting Start Date: 20/02/2026

Job Description

  1. To support planning, executing, and closing of projects with multiple stakeholders, participating in Grants management matters from pre-award stage to supporting project initiation in the post-award stage and provision of assistance to project team
  2. To support the facilitation of research contract agreements (RCA, NDA, MOU, etc) using online portal, in partnership with NUS Contracts Team
  3. To support the planning and execution of events such as recruitment visits, seminars, strategic retreats, conferences, etc
  4. To manage websites and official social media platforms

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. At least 2 years working experience in research administration, preferably in tertiary institutions
  3. Highly organized individual and adaptable to a dynamic work environment
  4. Exhibits initiative and the ability to work under pressure/deadlines
  5. Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders
  7. Proactive approach to problem solving
  8. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint applications

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Dean-Med-TRP Central Admin

Employee Referral Eligible

Job requisition ID: 29891

Req ID: 29891

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Senior Executive, Admin Ops role at NUS?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in research administration, preferably in tertiary institutions. Key traits include being highly organized, adaptable, proactive, and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong English communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Explore more administration jobs or research jobs for similar roles.

📋What are the main responsibilities in this Admin Ops position?

Support project planning, execution, and closing involving multiple stakeholders, including grants management from pre-award to post-award stages. Facilitate research contract agreements (RCA, NDA, MOU) via online portals with NUS Contracts Team. Plan and execute events like recruitment visits and conferences, and manage websites and social media. Ideal for sponsored programs and contracts experts. Check higher ed career advice.

📅Is this a contract position, and what is the duration?

Yes, this is a 2-year contract role as Senior Executive, Admin Ops at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Kent Ridge Campus. It starts with posting on 20/02/2026 and expires 01/05/2026. Employee referrals are eligible. View similar executive jobs in higher ed.

💼What skills are needed to succeed in research administration at NUS?

Excel under pressure with initiative and problem-solving. Be adaptable in dynamic environments, with excellent written and spoken English. Work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office suite is required. Learn more via admin jobs or research assistant jobs resources.

📝How to apply for this Dean-Med-TRP Central Admin job?

Applications are open until 2026-05-01 via NUS job requisition ID 29891. Prepare your CV highlighting research admin experience and tertiary institution background. Employee referrals encouraged. Use our free resume template and cover letter template for higher ed applications.

🏛️What department and location details for this role?

Positioned in Dean-Med-TRP Central Admin, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, at Kent Ridge Campus, NUS. Focus on sponsored programs, grants, and contracts. Discover university jobs in Singapore for more opportunities.

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