Senior Executive (Academic Computing and Information Services)

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.

NIE invites suitable candidates to join the Academic Computing and Information Services division (ACIS) as a Senior Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient administrative support by processing requests promptly, maintaining accurate records, coordinating access and safety matters, communicating clearly within the division, and driving continuous process improvement.

• Provides support for IT review and approval of ICT purchase requests, processes IT transactions in ARIBA, maintains transaction and inventory records in SAP and CAMS, facilitates financial and asset audits, manages asset write-off and disposal requests, and supports continuous improvement to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Provides strategic support to the ACIS Divisional Director's Office in strategic planning and budget management, including the preparation of progress and KPI reports to support planning and decision-making, assisting in the review and coordination of paper submissions, and managing budget planning and submissions for multiple funding sources and ACIS operating budgets. Responsibilities also include budget apportionment, utilisation, and cashflow monitoring.

• Provides strategic coordination and support for NTU and industry events and engagement initiatives.

• Any other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Polytechnic Diploma, preferably in Business Studies/Administration

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in finance, procurement and administration. Experience in Higher Education would be an advantage.

• Strong administrative, organisational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe

• Experience with Ariba and SAP is preferred

• IT-savvy and comfortable working with digital systems and tools

• Proactive and resourceful

• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities

• Collaborative and able to work well with others

Application

• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE 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 bus routes and seats.

Req ID: R00025345