Global Research and Analysis Executive

About the role

NUS Global (GRO) is the international engagement arm of the National University of Singapore, overseeing student mobility programmes and building partnerships with overseas counterparts. This team works closely with the Associate Vice President, GRO, to research and analyse the global higher education landscape and act as an informational resource for senior management. The role suits a driven, resourceful and analytically strong person.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analyse developments in global higher education, internationalisation trends and factors affecting university internationalisation strategies.
• Monitor international engagement and mobility, identify emerging opportunities and prepare briefs, reports and presentation materials for planning and decision-making.
• Source, analyse and synthesise data and statistics, highlighting key findings and filling information gaps.
• Maintain and update databases, templates and dashboards, and help develop new ones.
• Support the assessment and review of programmes and policies on international engagement and mobility.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Global Studies or a related discipline.
• 2-6 years of relevant experience in international relations, partnership development and management, or a similar role in higher education; applicants with relevant internship experience will also be considered, with appointment commensurate with experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work with ambiguity and evolving priorities.