Senior Executive, Research Grant Administration

NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. Today, we are ranked #2 for AI and #6 for Computer Science by US News Best Global Universities; and #8 for Data Science and AI by QS World University Ranking.

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the college aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow'. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and/or disseminate grant calls.

• Provide grant processing support for proposal, claims and report submissions.

• Liaise with the relevant departments to assist faculty members in putting in place the contracts and agreements with individuals or organisations needed for the conduct of research.

• Manage research accounts from award to expiry, validate expenditures for compliance with applicable funding agencies terms and conditions and University policies.

• Facilitate grant verification and variation submissions.

• Oversee submission of progress and final reports, and ensure proper closure of completed research projects.

• Promote sound record retention practices to faculty members to facilitate ease of access and compliance with all regulatory policies for retention of documents.

• Provide secretariat support to review panel meetings.

• Any other ad-hoc initiatives and assignments undertaken by the Office.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with at least 3 years’ relevant working experience in administration, preferably in Institute of Higher Learning or a Degree holder from a recognized University with an interest in these areas

• Preferably to have prior experience in grant management / research compliance / research administration.

• Proficient in office IT appliances and Microsoft Office Suite of applications.

• System and data-savvy.

• Meticulous and organized with an eye for detail.

• Service-oriented mindset and good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to engage and collaborate with people at different levels of the organization.

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with minimum supervision and tight deadlines.

Hiring Institution: NTU