Posted:
9/19/2024, 10:26:16 AM
Location(s):
Singapore, Singapore
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
The Senior Assistant Manager, Finance & Operations at the Centre for Teaching, Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence (InsPIRE) will provide leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight for the Finance & Administration of Shared Services for the InsPIRE Units – InsPIRE, Center for Teaching, Learning & Pedagogy (CTLP), Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) Office, Experiential & Collaborative Learning (ECL) Office and Applications of Teaching & Learning Analytics for Students (ATLAS). The incumbent will ensure that the department's finance, accounting, budgeting, and administrative operations functions are effectively and efficiently delivered, aligned with the University's mission and objectives, and in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. The incumbent will assist in other administrative matters in education initiatives such as digitalizing of assessment and education events management.
Responsibilities:
Departmental Administration and Operations
Formulate and execute departmental administrative policies, procedures, and guidelines, aligning them with the University's policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
Manage the InsPIRE’s daily operations, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of all administrative functions
Oversee and streamline administrative functions within InsPIRE, such as inventory management, technical issue resolution, and maintaining a well-organized and clutter-free office environment
Financial Management and Planning
Manage departmental budgets, ensuring that all financial transactions are in compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Develop financial reports and analyses for decision-making and planning processes
Assist with financial management, analysis, planning, projection, and budgetary control
Actively manage, lead, and negotiate project contracts with vendors and monitor the fulfilment of contract deliverables
Events and Teaching and Learning-Related Projects
Lead and coordinate efforts between workshop trainers, faculty, school/college administrative staff, department administrators, and academic development staff to promote monthly Teaching and Learning Workshops
Assist and support InsPIRE events and other initiatives, including events management support and vendor management
Oversee and manage the operations of digital assessment platforms, ensuring effective coordination and communication with the involved faculty
Requirements:
Degree in STEM or business-related areas
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
Strong organisational and administrative skills, including experience in managing budgets and financial reporting
Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to make informed decisions and recommendations
Experienced in educational platform such as blackboard, assessment digitalization platform preferred
Knowledge in STEM and related education platform will be a plus
Experienced with webpage design including familiarity in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus
Website: https://ntu.edu.sg/
Headquarter Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
Year Founded: 1991
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Education ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Universities