Job Summary:
- Industry: Tertiary education
- Working location: Kent Ridge
- Employment type: 6-month contract, full-time
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and execute academic conferences, workshops, and community events related to geroscience and healthy longevity research
- Develop and manage event timelines, budgets, and logistics, ensuring all aspects are coordinated efficiently
- Oversee on-site event management, including setup, audiovisual requirements, and troubleshooting
- Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders
- Liaise with internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth event execution
- Coordinate speaker invitations, travel arrangements, and accommodations
- Manage event registration processes and attendee communications
- Maintain accurate records of event-related documentation and expenses
- Manage lists of stakeholders including potential participants for upcoming studies
- Collaborate with the research team to identify opportunities for knowledge dissemination and community engagement
- Assist in developing marketing materials and promoting events through various channels
- Support the research team in preparing presentations and materials for events
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, Science communication or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning and coordination, preferably in an academic or research setting
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously
- Adaptable to changes, enjoy challenges and able to manage the complexities of different event requirements
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with budget management and vendor negotiations
- Proactive and able to work both independently and as a team player to build collaborative working relationships
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Registration No: R24123448 / EA Licence No: 12C6253
