Office Manager/ Personal Assistant (2-year contract), OIE

Company Description

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Responsibilities

• This position is for Office of Industry Engagement (OIE).
• Administrative Support: Support OIE team with administrative matters including finance, travel, procurement, and scheduling.
• Procurement: Handle procurement processes in line with the organisation's guidelines and processes. Ensure that all purchasing activities adhere to the company's policies and quality standards.
• Budget Management & Reporting: Oversee and manage OIE's budget, ensuring all financial activities are conducted in line with allocated funds. Monitor expenditure and provide timely and accurate financial reports to management for review. Prepare and present regular reports on budgetary performance, procurement efficiencies, and other administrative metrics.
• Travel Coordination: Organize travel itineraries, arrangements, and reimbursement. Liaise with travel agencies and service providers.
• Scheduling: Manage the scheduling and communication of OIE team meetings, appointments, business engagements, and events.
• Executive Assistant Duties: Provide administrative support to OIE Director, including calendar management, correspondence handling, and minute-taking.
• Associated Responsibilities: Providing any other administrative support to OIE team and, where needed, to Office of Partnerships & Engagement team.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Education and/or experience in finance and business administration preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in budget management, procurement, and administrative support.
• Familiarity with office administration software such as MS Office, SAP, Prophix.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Good understanding of finance, procurement, travel, and claims processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and with a fast-paced and growing team.
  
  

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.