The School of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced candidate to join our graduate team. The candidate will handle end-to-end administration of the programme throughout the student lifecycle, including student admission, handling student enquiries on academic consultations and managing programme website.
Responsibilities
- Provide admissions support for postgraduate programs.
- Handle the entire PhD candidature process i.e., including Thesis Advisory Committee, Qualifying Examination, thesis submission, and Oral Examination.
- Process postgraduate leave applications i.e., Leave of Absence, Conference / Training Leave.
- Process applications for short Internship Programmes i.e., Non-graduating students, including India Connect Research Programme.
- Assign duties to Teaching Assistants.
- Maintain records for the Graduate Assistant Scheme hours.
- Keep postgraduate student records up-to-date.
- Manage school websites with graduate-related information.
- Oversee Graduate Student Club matters.
- Handle requests related to change of supervisor, candidates’ downgrade/extension/termination matters.
- Support the coordination of postgraduate events, including Young SBS Scientist, Seminar Series, and 3-minute thesis.
- Any other ad-hoc duties or projects assigned.
Requirements
- A recognized degree in any discipline.
- Familiar with students’ curriculum related matters, to support admission and student academia.
- Have related working experiences in an academic environment and handling students’ cases.
- Good organization & communication skills.
- Able to multitask under given deadlines.
- Independent, passion & meticulous.
- Positive and open mindset.
