Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (OR/CVR)

Job Description

The selected candidate will work in the Centre for Vision Research on a variety of tasks and activities to ensure the Centre’ smooth day-to-day operations. He/She will be responsible for general administration, coordination and execution of a variety of business functions including but not limited to the following: -

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Director and Principal Investigators (PIs) throughout the entire grant cycle from application to completion.
• Manage research grants such as budget utilisation, cashflow projections, manpower tracking and assist PIs with progress/final reports. 
• Track externally funded research budgets of the Centre and provide administrative support for grant applications and post-grant award.
• Prepare and consolidate reimbursement claims of staff to Finance (Duke-NUS) and resolve any matters that may arise.
• Be the point of contact between PIs and cross-functional departments (e.g. Contracts & Industry Engagement, Research Affairs, etc.) to ensure that projects are aligned with University's guidelines.
• Prepare, plan and organise/coordinate visits for prospective faculty members / invited speakers.
• Responsible for procurement activities for both Duke-NUS & Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), and ensure compliance with guidelines from both institutions.
• Manage laboratory and office space within the Centre.
• Serve as the central liaison between Duke-NUS, SERI and Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) for academic matters related to the Centre’s faculties.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein or as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or other related fields
• 3 to 6 years of work experience, with prior work experience in grant administration, research or academic environment being advantageous.
• Have strong analytical, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Meticulous, well-organised and have good time management to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses effective problem-solving skills, a strong team player and able to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
• Proficient in administrative skills and in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power-point) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.