Contingent Staff (Temporary), SCALE (Academic Programmes Office)

Job Description

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 15 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals.  All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for suitably qualified candidates to join our Academic Programmes Office (APO).

Reporting to the Head (Graduate & Special Programmes)/ Head (Undergraduate Programmes), the incumbent assists in a wide range of administrative duties that need to be executed in an effective and efficient manner to support the smooth functioning of the unit. 

This role is offered on 4 to 6 months fixed-term contract basis. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Provide administrative support to the team
•    Attend to enquiries or requests 
•    Data entry and accurately maintain/update database
•    Check and process submitted documentation 
•    Verifying the authenticity of documents submitted
•    Provide support for events 
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:
•    Minimum GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent
•    Strong interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication abilities, and a positive work attitude
•    Demonstrated ability to provide good customer service
•    IT savvy with proficiency in MS Office applications
•    Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
•    A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is meticulous in their work
•    Able to commit to the entire duration of the required assignment
•    Any relevant work experience in customer service, administration, or a similar field would be advantageous

A copy of  academic certificates and transcripts from GCE O-level onwards should be uploaded via the online application portal.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department : Academic Programmes Office

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26717