Job Title: Centre Admin Assistant, Infectious Disease Emergency Response (1-year contract)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean-Med-Centre for Infectious Disease Emergencies

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 30/09/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Centre Operations and Administrative Support
Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Centre Director.
Provide general operational and administrative support for the centre, including efficient day-to-day office operations managing facility resources.
Manage processing via University systems, handling procurement, invoice processing, and expense claims.
Faculty Logistics & Event Coordination
Coordinate logistics for local and visiting faculty, encompassing flight itineraries and accommodation.
Execute on-ground logistics for academic courses, meetings, and centre events, including venue procurement, vendor liaison, and material preparation.

Enquiry Management and Communication
Manage departmental enquiries across various channels from prospective students, partners, and external stakeholders, providing accurate advisory on the Centre's current and future training and educational offerings.

Marketing & Programme Support
Support CIDER's marketing initiatives by assisting in the development, update, and distribution of promotional materials.
Coordinate on-site logistics for outreach activities, recruitment fairs, and programme exhibitions.

Information & Process Management
Update administrative workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance departmental efficiency.
Maintain and update department website with the latest information.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Diploma with more than 6 years in related field
Proven experience in complex operations, academic administration, or event management.
Strong working knowledge of institutional procurement and finance processing is key to seamlessly managing vendor contracts, class logistics, and faculty payments.
Highly detail-oriented with a proactive, self-starter approach to anticipating operational needs, identifying logistical gaps, and setting and achieving goals.
Clear communicator
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent Microsoft Excel and analytical skills required for rigorous data management, logistical tracking, and driving continuous improvement reporting.
Skill managing social media accounts and website