Senior Executive/Executive, Graduate Education

at  NTU Nanyang Technology University Main OfficeHR

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.
NIE invites suitable candidates to apply for the post of Senior Executive/Executive, Graduate Education in the Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Polytechnic Diploma.
• At least two years of relevant working experience.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Meticulous, an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in team work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in handling programmes and courses in an educational institution would be an advantage.

You will provide support to the Graduate Education section of the Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning to ensure that the processes relating to graduate programmes and courses are properly administered and carried out. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Administering thesis examination process for graduate programmes.
• Processing the confirmation of candidature and conversion of Master’s to PhD for research students.
• Processing the renewal of scholarships for research students.
• Scheduling and logistical arrangements for Confirmation seminars and PhD Oral Examinations for research students.
• Providing support for the Dean’s Commendation for Research and Graduate Student Award Ceremony.
• Providing procurement support to the team and coverage for the office.
• Organising events such as briefings and orientation programmes, seminars for students/faculty, etc.
• Working with the team and other NIE departments to enhance IT systems and participate in User Acceptance Tests.
• Supporting the office in marketing and publicity efforts at fairs, outreach events and sharing sessions.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer.