ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE .NIE invites applications for the Executive position in the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group (PESS AG). This is a 2-year contract post.ResponsibilitiesPESS General OfficeFinance and procurement duties including but not limited to obtaining quotations, checking availability of budget, issuing of purchase request on Ariba, ensuring that the vendors e-invoice on time, administrative support for budget exercise, etc.Making e-cat/non-e-cat purchases such as ordering stationery, top-up pantry supplies, catering for events, ordering of name cards, etc.Managing assets including liaising with staff to verify that the assets are in order, putting up the documents for condemnation of assets, etc.PA duties including but not limited to coordination of meetings, arrangement of lunch appointments with visitors for the AG Head, sending of festive greetings, collation of information as required by external departments, etc.Provide administrative support for matters relating to faculty affairs (e.g., report writing, checking of documents for contract renewal, promotion and tenure, new hires, and award nomination).Administration of external consultancies, staff development leave, staff and students claims, visitors and visiting scholars.Administration of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).Collation of key performance indicators information from PESS faculty and updating management.Provide administrative support for visitors (e.g., liaising with visitors, arrange for facilities tour, prepare goodie bags).Maintenance relating to the General Office, e.g., raising Work Request, overseeing the maintenance of equipment such as shredder, copier etc.General office administrative duties including but not limited to events management, dispatch duty, sports facilities office duty, attend to enquiries at General Office counter, putting up maintenance requests, etc.Perform other duties assigned by PESS management.RequirementsA Polytechnic Diploma, preferably in Business Administration or Accountancy.Relevant administrative and finance/procurement experience especially Ariba knowledge will be an advantage.Relevant writing experience (e.g., report writing) will be an advantage.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently and as a team player under pressure.Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Knowledge in web design and content marketing in social media will be an advantage.Familiarity with design software like Adobe Photoshop and Canva will be an advantage.Meticulous with information and numbers.Closing DateThe closing date of the advertisement is 18 March 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Other InformationNIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.Hiring Institution: NIE
