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Temporary Management Assistant Officer (Graduate Student Administration)

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University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Category: Contingent

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 27/08/2026

Job Description

  • Support key graduate student administration processes across the student lifecycle
  • Coordinate and manage PhD qualifying examinations
  • Process course exemption and credit transfer applications
  • Administer changes of thesis advisors and candidature conversion requests
  • Handle programme withdrawal and termination appeals
  • Support the Research Progress Report, Service Obligation, Examination, and NGNE exercises
  • Liaise with students, faculty, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-compliant processing

Qualifications

  • Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent, preferably with prior experience in administrative or operations support.
  • At least 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience in an administrative, education, or operations support role.
  • Familiarity with handling documentation, data checks, and process-driven tasks.
  • Ability to manage high-volume and time-sensitive work with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Req ID: 34248

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Job details

Title
Temporary Management Assistant Officer (Graduate Student Administration)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Aug 28, 2026
Closes:
Oct 27, 2026
Job type
Contractor, Staff / Administration
Field
Administrative Assistants

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Temporary Management Assistant Officer (Graduate Student Administration) role?

You need a Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 to 2 years of relevant administrative experience in an education or operations support environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, documentation checks, data accuracy, and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders are also essential. Explore similar roles at AcademicJobs administration jobs.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Graduate Student Administration officer?

This Temporary Management Assistant Officer role supports the graduate student lifecycle in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NUS. Daily work includes coordinating PhD qualifying examinations, processing course exemption and credit transfer applications, handling thesis advisor changes, and administering withdrawal and termination appeals. You will also support the Research Progress Report, Service Obligation, Examination, and NGNE exercises. Learn more about administration jobs in higher education.

⏳Is this NUS graduate student administration job temporary or permanent?

This is a temporary / contingent role based at the Kent Ridge Campus of the National University of Singapore. It falls under the Contingent employee category and has an application deadline of 27/10/2026. Browse other university administration jobs.

📝How do I apply for the Temporary Management Assistant Officer (Graduate Student Administration) role?

Apply through the official NUS job posting using Req ID: 34248. The Apply now link is available on the job description, and the application deadline is 27/10/2026. Prepare a CV highlighting graduate student administration, data checks, and Microsoft Office experience. Before applying, review college administration job interview tips.

💼What skills help you succeed in a graduate student administration support role?

Key skills include attention to detail, accuracy in high-volume, time-sensitive work, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Familiarity with documentation, data checks, and process-driven tasks is essential when supporting PhD qualifying examinations and student records. Explore similar higher ed administration roles.

🧭What is NGNE and why is it part of this role?

In this NUS context, NGNE refers to a graduate student exercise managed by the Electrical and Computer Engineering department; the role supports its processing alongside Research Progress Report, Service Obligation, and Examination exercises. While the posting does not define the acronym, it signals exposure to policy-compliant student administration across the graduate student lifecycle.

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