Senior Assistant Director (Research Grants and Development)

About This Role

The NTU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a Senior Assistant Director (Research Grants and Development) to strengthen grant applications, build funding pipelines, and improve research outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advise faculty on funding opportunities and support competitive grant proposal preparation
• Guide researchers through pre-award and post-award processes, including budgeting and compliance
• Organize workshops to improve grant writing skills and awareness of funding schemes
• Maintain close links with funding agencies to keep faculty informed of policy changes and priorities

Requirements

• A good Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a postgraduate qualification preferred
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in research development, grant management, or a university role
• Strong writing and editing skills to review research proposals effectively
• Good understanding of grant application processes, including budgeting and compliance requirements
• Ability to work with faculty across different disciplines and support both early-career and senior researchers
• Comfortable working with competing timelines across multiple projects