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 Unit Head, Research Support and Grants Management, Office for Research. The Research Support and Grants Management Unit manages pre and post award administration of internal and external research grants, enabling NIE faculty to secure research funding and administer grants effectively in compliance with funding and institutional requirements. The unit also oversees all Research Support functions in capacity building faculty staff. As the Unit Head of RSGM, you will lead a team overseeing research support, grants management and administration and play a key leadership role in providing strategic oversight and direction in strengthening institutional research capabilities and drive NIE’s strategic research agenda. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Research Support and Grants Management Unit within the Office for Research. Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans and Assistant Deans in strategic planning and implementation of research support and grants management initiatives. Ensure alignment of unit activities, processes and initiatives with NIE’s institutional priorities and research agenda. Bridge and integrate research support and grants management functions to ensure coherent and effective operations. Provide guidance and advisory support to team members on research support, grants administration and related operational matters. Liaise with academic departments, research centres, administrative units and external parties on grants-related matters. Oversee grants management compliance, audit readiness and adherence to funder and institutional guidelines. Prepare and present reports on grants matters, research funding and research support initiatives to senior management and stakeholders. Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of research support initiatives and capacity-building programmes. Represent the unit in roadshows, presentations and engagement sessions on research support initiatives. Work with academic departments to promote and implement research support programmes and related activities. Oversee the administration of Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP) and non-ERFP grant programmes. Coordinate research data management and governance matters where relevant. Drive process reviews and improvements, including the adoption of AI initiatives, to strengthen governance, operational efficiency and service delivery. Oversee and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring workflows remain current and effective. Supervise, mentor and support the team to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment. Plan team workload, support capacity building and promote continuous professional development. Support in any other duties, as assigned by the reporting officer. Requirements A University Degree. Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in research administration, grants management, research support, policy coordination, or a similar administrative leadership role. Knowledge of audit, risk, and compliance frameworks related to grants and research administration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review processes and implement improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefs, presentations, and updates for senior management. A strong team lead who is highly motivated and also able to collaborate within and across teams. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information. Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems relevant to grants or research operations. Closing Date 28 October 2026. 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 seats. Hiring Institution: NIE A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

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