Editorial summary

The company is seeking a proactive Administrative & Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, governance, and funding compliance for SingAREN, a not-for-profit society and national research infrastructure organization established in 2003. The role involves managing governance activities such as AGM/EGM logistics, preparing ExCo meetings, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in administrative management within a high-impact environment. The position offers a monthly salary of 7,000 SGD.

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Job description

[This job id 23594 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 04 Aug 2026]

SingAREN (established 2003) is a registered not-for-profit society and an NRF-recognized National Research Infrastructure (NRI). We operate Singapore's high-speed national research network connecting local universities and research institutes globally. We are seeking a proactive Administrative & Operations Manager to anchor our daily operations, society governance, and funding compliance in a lean, high-impact team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Secretariat: Manage AGM/EGM logistics, prepare Executive Committee (ExCo) meetings, take minutes, and file Registry of Societies (ROS) submissions.
• Funding & Grant Tracking: Assist with NRF funding documentation, monitor project KPIs, and track expenditures against project scopes.
• Finance & Audit Support: Coordinate with external accounting vendors, manage invoicing, track member subscriptions, and support annual financial audits.
• Office & Vendor Operations: Manage daily office facilities, handle procurement, oversee IT/telecom subscriptions, and manage vendor contracts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the administrative liaison for member institutions (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, A*STAR) and partner agencies.
• Compliance: Ensure internal processes strictly align with public funding guidelines and Singapore's PDPA regulations.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years in office management or corporate administration. Experience in Singapore’s IHL, statutory board, or NGO sectors is highly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Singapore ROS guidelines and government grant reporting protocols is a major advantage.
• Skills: Proficient in Google Workspace/MS Office, highly organized, and possessing the professional maturity to interact with senior academic and agency leaders.

This is a contract position on a renewable basis.

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