The incumbent for this position will be the key administrator for the MSc Mechanical Engineering programme in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The incumbent will also assist with other functional tasks for the Graduate Studies Office, as required.

Job Description

• Administrate all processes from admissions to matriculation, coursework and graduation pertaining to the assigned MSc programme.

• Manage and attend to administrative processes pertaining to MSc dissertation submission and examination.

• Attend to procurement requests and work requests for the Graduate Studies Office.

• Contribute to and support events organized by the Graduate Studies Office such as Orientation and Welcome sessions, Workshops, Alumni networking event, Industry Seminar series, Graduation Dinner, Programme Retreat, and any Overseas Outreach trips.

• Attend to enquiries by prospective students, current students, and faculty.

• Facilitate preparation of data and statistics as and when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or Diploma with 3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in student administration services

• Effective communication and organisational skills

• Event planning and management

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented

• Good interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Events Executive [RSIS]

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), a Graduate School of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is a leading professional school of international affairs and policy-oriented think tank. The School invites suitably qualified individuals for the position of:

EVENTS EXECUTIVE

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Events and assume the following responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for RSIS’ Events Unit;
• Assume the role of Event Lead for events;
• Assist the Event Supervisor to organise and manage events with responsibilities for all administrative and logistical tasks including, where necessary, liaison with speakers and guests, flight and accommodation arrangements, vendors liaison, budget management, conducting of rehearsals and virtual test calls;
• Monitor the progress of event planning and execution;
• Ensure the event administrative and operational requirements are met; and
• Ensure compliance with RSIS and NTU policies and regulations.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma with minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in virtual events software is preferred.
• Knowledge of ITQ/ITT process for procurement of goods and services is preferred.

All applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter specifying how your qualifications match the job description; and
• A detailed curriculum vitae.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For further information about RSIS, please visit our website: www.rsis.edu.sg.

The Office of Alumni Engagement (OAE) is seeking to hire an alumni relations and program management professional to help drive alumni engagement to greater heights through purposeful and impactful programs that meet the University’s needs. 

The Senior Executive is part of a team in driving the University level alumni events, and partnering programs targeted at alumni residing overseas. These events and programs are organised by OAE, the schools and departments and alumni associations to create and maintain pathways for alumni participation that advance the goals of the University.  The key strategic objective for the team is to nurture strong alumni relations with the growing Overseas Alumni Associations & Alumni Circles.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate the formation of overseas NTU Alumni Associations, reconnect with associations which are inactive and render support to strengthen their ties with their alma mater.

• Support alumni programmes to engage with alumni in Singapore and overseas.

• Support the team to curate and organise global and regional alumni engagement programmes such as China or Regional Conference and events in collaboration with colleges and departments as well as overseas alumni associations.

• Coordinate NTU Senior Management’s visit to engage with overseas alumni.

• Administrative works such as alumni correspondences, procurements and payments.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A self-starter who is resourceful, committed and has strong interpersonal skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Good project management experience and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Willing to travel, and work during weekend

The NTU Office of Admissions (OA), an office within the Students and Academic Services Department, is organised in the four key functional areas that support the university’s quest in recruiting quality students to pursue their undergraduate and/or graduate education.  These four areas are Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Talent Outreach and Marketing and Operations. ​

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing designs (digital and printed) for admissions related publicity materials, such as brochures, postcards, eDMs, posters, banners, event e-invite etc.
• Assist to coordinate the production of admissions and scholarship brochures.
• Assist to update and seek clearance for contents of the Minimum Subject Requirement brochures.
• Assist in maintaining brand consistency across all design projects.
• Assist in checking all graphics related to the publicity of the Open House during design and production process, and on site for set-up day.
• Assist in preparing/updating SOP on production for all publications.
• Prepare and maintain proper records of design files, assets and projects documentation for all publications and graphics for events.
• Assist in event registration for outreach events.
• Process payment to students ambassadors for events, maintain and keep track of Time-Off e-system records as well as assist in other administrative matters.

Requirements

• Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in designing visuals/artwork for both printed and digital platform.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory and motion graphics.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or other design tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and web design.
• Knowledge of video creation and editing software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative, meticulous and a great eye for aesthetics.
• Positive attitude to work with ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong team player.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

• To ensure an efficient operation of graduate studies (pre-admission) and research processes.
• Support on admission and coordinate orientation for graduate students.
• Administer post-admission graduate studies matters such as schedule mass qualification examination timetable, change of supervisor, candidates’ downgrade/extension/termination, process local and overseas conferences/attachments, exchange students’ applications, etc.          
• Provide a supportive/engaging environment to faculty members and graduate students.
• Assist on enquiries pertaining to graduate studies (pre- and post- admission). 

Responsibilities:

Admissions

• Prepare interview logistics and schedule interviews for shortlisted applicants. 
• Compile student and supervisor preferences and assist the Associate Chair to assign students to supervisors according to stipulated requirements.
• Maintain scholarship files and track application status to ensure updated information is readily available.
• Work with admin team to provide logistical support to postgraduate students when they arrive.
• Liaise and arrange for orientation programme for postgraduate students (Eg catering, slides preparation, goodie bags & etc).

Examination

• Coordinate with course coordinators to compile all examination requirements and feedback and submit to Central Admin.
• Prepare list of examiners and invigilators for the courses offered and submit confirmed list to OAS.
• Collate, check and submit examination papers from examiners, ensuring formatting guidelines are met and relevant signatures are obtained prior to submission.
• Coordinate in script checking and marks entry.

Qualifying examination (QE), thesis submission and oral examination (OE)

• Coordinate on processes for QE, OE and thesis submission.
• Work closely with faculty and students to ensure that examiners have been confirmed and approved.
• Coordinate with students and panel members to schedule QE and OE.
• Inform panel members and students of the presentation schedule.
• Check to ensure all the forms are duly and correctly filled and are submitted in order.
• Consolidate forms, oral reports, assessment reports and submit to Central Admin/ Graduate College.
• Monitor the progress of Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings and oversee the QE and OE to ensure smooth running of the Thesis review process.
• Ensure timely scholarships renewals.

Leave Application (LOA, Conference/training leave)

• Check and ensure that student submit all the necessary supporting document for leave of absence, PG overseas conference leave and training leave.
• Process all the leave application and reimbursement promptly.
• Create vendor via ServiceNow for new vendor for payment.

STP (Exchange/ Non- graduating students)

• Prepare a guideline for student to apply their STP application online.
• Work with OGEM and One Stop to process the documents.
• Ensure that enrolment letter and SOLAR form are sent out to the student so that they can submit STP application to ICA.
• Create ServiceNow requests for student payment of Research Fees, Application Fees and Miscellaneous Fees.

Research Grant

• Support ACR manager with research grant verifying, e.g. Ariba purchasing verifier, facility/chemical charging form verifier, etc.

Others

• Perform postgraduate processes in accordance to the policies and guidelines of the University.
• Provide support in process alignments within the unit.
• Maintain up-to-date postgraduate student records.
• Work closely with Students unit for graduation/ hooding ceremony.
• Tracking Graduate Assistant Scheme (GAP) hours and submit the report to Office of Admission on annual basis.
• Assist TA coordinator in assignment of Teaching Assistants’ duties.
• Support the coordination of PG events such as 3MT.
• Any other adhoc duties or projects assigned.

Requirements

• A recognized diploma or bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• 1 to 2 years prior experience in tertiary research administration is preferred. Or experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written skills) effectively with students, faculty, and team members.
• Planning and organizing, communication skill, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of contract management, data analysis, financial management.
• Resourceful and independent.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive and a positive attitude towards work tasks.
• Conscientious team player.
• Assertive and meticulous.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking to hire a technical specialist to provide support to the Undergraduate teaching and research laboratory. The individual will be supporting on receiving store for the school. The individual will be also supporting maker’s lab in mechanical prototype design and fabrication. The individual will be assisting lab waste disposal, general maintenance and safety of lab and inventory management.

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of mechanical fabrication machine and other equipment.

• Taking proactive approach in understanding the students’ projects, and providing assistance, solution and troubleshooting
• Proposing and sourcing suitable mechanical machine and materials for the mechanical workshop
• Develop troubleshooting guide
• Develop user guide
• Provide hands-on training to end user

Manage and support other undergraduate lab e.g. Maker’s lab, fluid mechanics lab

• Design and prepare the mechanical parts, adaptors, connectors and tools for the process
• Preparing materials required for the lab before the class begins
• Providing technical assistance during lab sessions
• Conduct lab housekeeping

Goods Receiving and Inventory Management

• Provide analysis of the inventory for purchasing and budget projection
• Ensure inventories are properly kept e.g. items that are temperature sensitive to be kept in the freezer
• Ensure proper inventory management by updating inventory record once consumables, apparatus and solvents are received or distributed to users
• Receive goods from various deliveries and dispense goods to end user in a timely manner
• Timely purchase of inventories
• Maintain the housekeeping of the store

Proper and timely disposal of lab waste

• Handle and coordinate the different waste (e.g. chemical, biological, food) from various teaching and research lab for disposal
• Liaise with appointed waste collector vendor to dispose waste on timely manner
• Submission of the waste disposal list to NEA on a timely manner
• Maintain good housekeeping for the waste collection room

Maintenance of Lab, Safety and Exit Clearance

• Conduct regular lab inspections to ensure safety protocol is followed by users
• Assist in lab clearance ensuring controlled chemicals and reagents are returned as well as the general maintenance of the lab
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering areas
• Adequate practical hands-on skills to handle lab scientific equipment operation and troubleshooting
• More than 2 years’ relevant experience in academic, research or industrial sector
• High level of safety awareness
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure and fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Good situational awareness
• Effective communication
• Team player and good time management skills
• Self-discipline
• Positive attitude and hard-working
• Takes ownership
• Self-motivated and proactive

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

The Office of Finance (OFIN) supports the University in planning and executing sound financial management in fulfillment of the University’s mission; implementing and maintaining a robust financial framework that supports management in effective decision-making; providing fiscal stewardship of University’s resources; and ensuring financial governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role is deployed to School of Humanities and will report to the Finance Business Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the current policies and procedures quickly to achieve process synchronization, enable auto coverage of duties with minimum downtime.

• Providing timely advice for queries raised by stakeholders relating to Finance and Procurement

• Monitoring of outstanding purchase orders in School to ensure its validity and is recent

• Ensuring that requests and claims are in accordance with the University’s guidelines.

• In-charge of School stationery inventory system such as purchases, distribution, and stock take.

• Conducts asset sighting/ confirmation on a yearly basis for audit checks.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly reports as required.

• Assist with any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma with minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in accountancy

• Ability to understand systems quickly

• Adaptable, collaborative and patience

The Environment Laboratory Cluster is based in NTU's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.  It consists of three laboratories:

• Chem-Analytics Lab – Key Teaching and Research Laboratory

• M-Lab – Key Teaching and Research Laboratory

• Environ Engineering Lab – Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory

These laboratories are used for both teaching and research in environmental science and engineering. It is an excellent location for education, research, and innovation. Each laboratory is distinctive in its own way and has a variety of cutting-edge analytical instruments that are widely used for research and industry services.

The incumbent will assist the Lab Technical-In-Charge in laboratory operations, safety, undergraduate laboratory sessions, research projects, and IT assistance. He or she will ensure compliance with health and safety laws and maximise and promote research staff and student safety. He or she will also oversee the budget, timeline, and laboratory safety of new research projects.

In addition to overseeing laboratory operations, undergraduate laboratory sessions, and administrative aspects, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring their seamless functioning. Finally, beyond the scope of the job, he or she will be responsible for managing the laboratory's information technology-related aspects to ensure that it is at the forefront of technological innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide contact and non-contact teaching support in the Undergraduate Laboratory Sessions and Final Year Projects for the School

• Procurement of equipment, licensing or maintenance contracts, etc.

• Ensure the implementation and compliance of the laboratory’s Workplace Safety and Health policies and regulations.

• Provide full technical and administrative support in the laboratory’s daily operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

• A minimum of two years of direct work experience in a laboratory environment.

• Extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience with scientific instruments such as the Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Gas Pycnometer, UV Visible Spectrometer (Liquid / Solid), and High Performance Liquid Chromatograph System.

• Thorough knowledge of chemical usage and handling, as well as chemical, biological, and solid waste disposal.

• Meticulous and systematic in managing laboratory daily operations (including chemical inventory, equipment maintenance, budgeting, and chemical and radiation licences).

• Must have prior hands-on experience in managing lab operations involving equipment operations and maintenance, procurement, safety and asset management.

• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of workplace safety.

The University Advancement Office (UAO) supports NTU’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations, and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Executive, Information Management (IM) will work with the IM team to build and maintain an effective database management system, serving as a foundation for supporting alumni and donor engagement initiatives across NTU. Other key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the success rate of marketing campaigns.

• Delivering accurate and meaningful data to support comprehensive analyses and research efforts.

• Assisting in the maintenance of systems and software under the purview of both UAO and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

• Providing training to system end users.

• Gathering system requirements to meet new and changing business needs.

Requirements:

Experienced working with database management systems or databases. Proficiency in Chinese is essential as the candidate is expected to review database records in Chinese. Possess good administrative and communication skills.   

Experience in using fundraising software and an advance user of Microsoft applications. Possess strong interpersonal, managerial and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders of all levels. Technically savvy and ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Applicants should have at least a Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent certification in a related domain), with a minimum of two years’ working experience in customer service, and two years of relevant and related working experience in a database-related role.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administer research grants and projects.
• Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.
• Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 December 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.