Executive/ Senior Executive - Geylang

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is looking to hire an Executive or Senior Executive on a two-year contract to join its Events team. This close-knit and dedicated team is responsible for organising all IPS events, which serve as a platform to communicate research findings to the broader public in Singapore

• Coordinating and managing a wide range of conferences and events, fostering collaboration among management, researchers and administrative staff to ensure the success of the Institute's events;
• Handling event management aspects such as planning, budgeting, liaising with speakers and partners, venue booking, registration of participants, preparing conference materials, managing event secretariats, overseeing on-site or virtual events, and conducting post-event follow-ups;
• Providing general adminstrative support, including managing the main phone line, maintaining the Institute's event management database and handling any ad-hoc tasks assigned;
• Assessing and recommending appropriate platforms for for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to keep the team updated with industry trends.

• Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a reputable university;
• Preferably with two years of professional experience or event organisation background. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in event planning are also welcome to apply;
• Demonstrate motivation, the ability to work under pressure and good interpersonal skills;
• Exhibit a strong command of both written and spoken English;
• Be methodical, organised and an effective team player;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access and events platforms/tools (like Pigeonhole, Qualtrics, LinkTree).

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Department : Institute of Policy Studies

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Job requisition ID : 30392