Assistant Manager/ Manager, Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) [NIE]

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 here .

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Manager or Manager, Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC) Office. SoLEC is to be a key institutional mechanism for advancing NIE’s vision of leading the future of education. SoLEC complements NIE's existing Education Research with state-of-the-art Science of Learning (SoL) research and modelling techniques in order to advance knowledge on learning and its underlying mechanisms. This is a contract position till 31 Mar 2028.

Responsibilities

Personal Assistant

• Screening requests and scheduling of calendar for Centre Director

• Clarifying submissions before Centre Director endorses requests or applications

• Finding solutions for Centre Director for systems or other related issues

• Attending seminars &/or meetings including note taking as requested by Centre Director

Admin-HR

• Preparing and coordinating Research Centre-level (RC-level) research, admin, faculty recruitment including scheduling interviews & drafting recommendation for appointment

• Preparing and coordinating Strategic Growth Areas-Science of Learning (SGA SoL) strategic hire recruitment matters including scheduling interviews, seeking references, etc

• Preparing and coordinating RC-level scholars applications and liaison

• Preparing and coordinating visiting consultant appointments including logistics for their flight, accommodation, programme and payment

• Working with the Assistant Centre Director(s) to review and address personnel matters before escalating them to the Deputy or Centre Director as needed.

• Provide advice on admin-hr related matters

• Coordinating RC-level annual staff appraisal & calibration meetings

• Initiating liaison and discussion on potential staff secondment to SoLEC

• Acting as contact point for Office for Research for admin-hr related matters

General and Course/Student Administration

• Course administrator for SoL minor courses and administrator for student matters

• Organising and supporting the organization of meetings, webinars & symposiums including planning of event programme & budget, logistics, procurement and processing payment to vendors & presenters

• Secretariat for SoLEC Senior Management monthly meetings

• Planning and assisting in collation and preparation of centre level reports and slides for submission to the Office of Research and the Ministry of Education  

• Tracking and allocating workspace for staff

• Obtaining quotations, request budget and managing procurement for general office

• Organising and supporting SoLEC events by providing general, administrative and logistical assistance to SGA SoL Symposium, SoLEC International Advisory Panel, SoLEC 5th Anniversary celebrations and events, visits, etc

• Other tasks and duties assigned by SoLEC

Requirements

• A University Degree

• Meticulous with good analytical skills

• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

• Excellent people skills, communication and organization skills

• Excellent writing skills

• Self-driven and a strong team player

• Able to problem solve and work within tight deadlines

• Able to work with different internal and external stakeholders including government bodies

• Candidates with work experience in institutions of higher learning would have an advantage

• Candidates with work experience in research projects and research centres would have an advantage

• Be proficient in MS Word and Excel

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 30 July 2025. 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 homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.

Hiring Institution: NIE