Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Graduate Progs - Dept of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Job Description

The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

• Work closely with Programme Director and Dean's Office to take charge of the end-to-end administration of the postgraduate research-based PhD and MSc programmes throughout the student lifecycle, including student admission, handling student enquiries, student module registration, managing programme website, etc.
• Collaborate with the Programme Director and Dean's Office to manage the programmes' admission cycles to upkeep the programmes' quality.
• Manage the administration of the programmes' examinations, including PhD Qualifying Examinations and PhD/MSc thesis examinations.
• Monitor students' progress under the Graduate Assistance Programme (GAP) and Thesis Advisory Committees (TAC).
• For Assistant Manager level: Applicant at this level would be expected to oversee the portfolio both strategically as well as operationally with minimal supervision.
• Provide other administrative support to the Department as deemed necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Academic qualification: Masters/Bachelor degree from a recognized University, preferably in Sciences.
• Prior working experience (minimum 3-5 years), especially in an administrative position in the higher education sector, would be advantageous.
• Fast learner, positive work attitude, proactive and self driven with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Good time management and organizational skills, able to multitask efficiently.
• Meticulous, detail oriented with strong numeracy abilities, reliable and conscientious.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Independent and a self-starter yet a team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

- Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.

- The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Faculty of Science

Department : Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job requisition ID : 23024