Assistant Manager / Manager, Global Research & Analysis

About the role

NUS Global Relations Office (GRO) is the international engagement arm of the National University of Singapore. It oversees student mobility programmes and builds collaborative relationships with overseas partners. The team supporting this role works closely with the Associate Vice President, GRO, to research and analyse the global higher education landscape and acts as an informational resource for GRO and NUS senior management. The position is based at the Kent Ridge Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out independent research and analysis on global higher education, internationalisation trends and factors affecting university internationalisation strategies.
• Monitor international engagement and mobility developments, identify emerging trends and opportunities, and prepare briefs, reports and presentation materials for planning and decision-making.
• Source, analyse and synthesise data and statistics, highlight key findings and address information gaps.
• Assess and review programmes and policies related to international engagement and mobility.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and improve research resources, databases, templates and dashboards.
• Contribute to improving the team's research approaches, analytical frameworks and knowledge base.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Global Studies or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in research and analysis, strategy or related areas, preferably in international relations, higher education, public policy or a related field; appointment commensurate with experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent command of English, with strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in global developments and international trends, especially in higher education.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and comfort working across cultures.
• Familiarity with AI tools for research and analysis is advantageous.