Assistant Director (School Of Computing)

Assistant Director (School of Computing)National University of Singapore – QueenstownThe National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore.

Founded in

• as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in SingaporeJob PurposeThe Assistant Director provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Head of Department (Academic) in the University, ensuring the effective coordination of strategic initiatives, academic recruitment and planning, educational programmes, and institutional priorities.

This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, data analysis, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and data with discretion.Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and organize academic leadership meetings, executive committees, and offsite retreats, including scheduling, logistics, agenda development, note-taking, and follow-upDraft, edit, and proofread executive communications, such as emails, academic reports, presentations, and speechesServe as a primary liaison between the Head's office and internal departments, faculty, staff, external partners, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth and professional communicationManage incoming inquiries and requests, prioritizing and responding on behalf of the Head as appropriateSupport cross-functional initiatives, providing project coordination, tracking progress, and following up on action items across departments and academic unitsMaintain organized records, databases, and contact lists related to institutional planning, governance, and strategic initiatives for education and researchPerform appropriate data analysis on relevant data and records to derive statistics and insights for supporting academic and institutional decision-makingHandle sensitive academic and institutional information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretionConduct research and prepare briefing materials to inform decision-making and support university-wide initiatives.Job RequirementsBachelor's Degree with prior experience in executive or academic administration.Strong understanding of university governance and organizational structure.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Competent data analysis and related interpretation skills.Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential matters.Location : Kent Ridge CampusOrganization : School of ComputingDepartment : Dean's Office (School of Computing)Job requisition ID :

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