A*STAR

Deputy Director, General Administration Support

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

Deputy Director, General Administration Support role based on the published job description. Key responsibilities and requirements were extracted directly from the posting for quick review.

ResearchOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Grant Administration and Institutional Support
  • Ensure that grant proposals, progress reports, and final reports adhere to grantor requirements and are submitted within stipulated timelines.
  • Manage queries from grantors, oversee budget reviews, coordinate letters of award, handle grant activation, and address variations or deviations.
  • Liaise with the A*STAR Research Office, councils, and finance teams regarding grant-related data requests and follow-ups.
  • Administer institutional grant portals (e.g., RGP, iGrants) and maintain comprehensive institute-level grant tracking.
  • Address grant-related inquiries from researchers. Publication Compliance and Research Governance

Requirements

  • Proven experience in grant administration and financial compliance.
  • Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, and publication protocols.
  • Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across technical and administrative functions.
  • Sound judgment required for handling sensitive matters like authorship disputes.
  • Familiarity with institutional grant management systems is advantageous.