Senior Executive, Research Grants Management

About the role

The National Centre for Research in Digital Trust at Nanyang Technological University seeks a Senior Executive to provide comprehensive administrative support for research and innovation grant programmes. You will ensure smooth execution of funded projects from application through to completion, supporting the Centre’s mission to foster digital trust.

Key responsibilities

• Administer all research and innovation grant accounts, overseeing the full lifecycle in line with funding agency and university regulations.
• Collaborate with academic staff, management, awardees and university offices to resolve grant‑related administrative matters.
• Manage post‑award activities, including project amendment requests, progress updates and final reports.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and coordination.
• Organise and support grant‑call panel meetings, record minutes, and provide logistical and secretarial assistance.
• Maintain grant‑call databases, records and documentation accurately.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Minimum diploma from a recognised university.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work across multiple university units.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and numerical abilities.
• Strong planning, organisational and confidentiality standards.
• Fast learner, capable of multitasking and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with grant or project management is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and willingness to adopt new software tools.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite