Job Description

The Assistant Manager (Undergraduate Research) will be part of the Undergraduate Education (Research) Team at the Office of the Provost, NUS. 

Programme Operations
•    Lead the Mentorship pillar of the Special Programme in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) by coordinating NUS Graduate School and Academic Departments to recruit Mentors
•    Develop guidelines for Mentors and Mentees over the full duration of participation in SPUR
•    Process Mentor honorariums and provide administrative support to Mentors
•    Address queries about Mentorship from stakeholders

Student Support
•    Develop and execute admissions and onboarding processes for students joining SPUR
•    Manage the administration of SPUR students using the relevant academic systems (e.g. tagging/untagging students in EduRec)
•    Provide support to students throughout their SPUR candidature, including programme completion
•    Advise prospective students during pre-admissions 

Others
•    Assist in the operation of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) and Research Experience (REx) programme
•    Other duties assigned by the Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) as necessary

Qualifications

•    A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
•    At least 3 years of relevant experience in an academic setting (e.g. tertiary or higher education), academic administration, or related fields
•    Ability to engage and support faculty members and students
•    Familiarity with student management systems is advantageous
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills
•    Organised and meticulous with an eye for details