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Temporary Administrative Support (12-month Contract)

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Temporary Administrative Support (12-month Contract)

Staff / Administration

2026-06-14

Location

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

National University of Singapore

Type

12-Month Contract, Contingent, Hourly-Rated

Start Date

2026-04-14

Required Qualifications

Polytechnic Diploma
1-2 Years Admin Experience
MS Office Proficient
Strong Communication Skills
Proactive & Organized
Finance/Procurement Familiarity
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Temporary Administrative Support (12-month Contract)

Temporary Administrative Support (12-month Contract)

University-Level Unit: NUS Enterprise

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Ecosystem Development

Employee Category: Contingent

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 14/04/2026

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.)

  • Assist with general administrative duties, location based in or rotated between one of three BLOCK71 Singapore Centres within the Kent Ridge Campus (I-Cube Building), and/or Singapore Science Park 1 locations.
  • Front (reception) desk duties, office management, including handling incoming mails and deliveries, on-site (Seminar Rooms) pre-event set up and post-event duties.
  • Assist in liaising and coordinating with facilities team and vendors for maintenance and sanitation services.
  • Assist with procurement tasks such as ordering and restocking of stationery and pantry supplies.
  • Liaise and coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure requirements are fulfilled.
  • Liaise with finance team to process monthly bills and invoices for the Centre and startups.
  • Provide general administrative assistance to the team, including document and database management.
  • Onboarding and orientation of new startups to ensure their smooth integration into the Centre, including monitoring startup activity and usage of space.
  • Provide general administrative assistance to the team, for program or events-related documentation, liaising, procurement, and finance processing.
  • Primarily in-office, 8.30am-6pm (5.30pm on Fridays), Monday to Friday.

This is an hourly-rated position.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Polytechnic Diploma with at least 1-2 years of working experience in similar capacity
  • Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work independently
  • Proactive individual with a positive work attitude
  • Diligent, systematic, and organized
  • Attentive to details
  • Good knowledge in cost and quality control, resource planning and on-site operations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Familiar with, or open to learning various Finance and Procurement systems and processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Temporary Administrative Support role at NUS?

Candidates need a Minimum Polytechnic Diploma with 1-2 years of working experience in a similar capacity. Key traits include being a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, proactive attitude, diligence, organization, attention to details, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with Finance and Procurement systems is advantageous. View more administration jobs or higher ed admin roles.

📝How do I apply for the NUS Temporary Administrative Support position?

Applications are only processed through the official link: Apply here. Submit via Workable for consideration. Prepare your resume highlighting admin experience and MS Office skills. Explore free resume templates to strengthen your application.

💼What are the main duties in this NUS administrative role?

Duties include general administrative support, front desk/reception, office management, handling mails/deliveries, event setup, liaising with facilities/vendors, procurement (stationery/pantry), finance invoice processing, onboarding startups, and program/event assistance. Primarily in-office at BLOCK71 Centres. Learn admin career tips.

What are the working hours and location for this contract position?

Role is primarily in-office, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-6pm (5.30pm Fridays). Locations rotate between BLOCK71 Singapore Centres at Kent Ridge Campus (I-Cube Building) and/or Singapore Science Park 1. Browset similar admin jobs in Singapore.

🔍Is this position suitable for those new to administrative roles at NUS?

No, requires 1-2 years experience in similar capacity plus Polytechnic Diploma. Ideal for proactive individuals skilled in cost/quality control, resource planning, and operations. Open to learning Finance/Procurement processes. Check Administrative Assistants subcategory for entry-level options.

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

No visa sponsorship mentioned. This is an hourly-rated 12-month contract; salary info not specified. Focus on admin support skills for competitiveness. Review university salaries for benchmarks.

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