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Executive, Administrative Support
Role summary
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The role typically provides administrative and operational support to a university department, including coordinating meetings, preparing documents, maintaining records, processing correspondence, arranging logistics and assisting with routine finance or procurement matters. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree, relevant administrative experience, strong written and spoken English, good Microsoft Office skills and excellent organisation. The position requires discretion, accuracy, initiative and the ability to manage competing deadlines while working with staff, students and external contacts. A service-oriented attitude, teamwork and familiarity with higher-education or corporate administrative procedures would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for education and research across engineering, science, business, humanities, social sciences, medicine and interdisciplinary fields. NTU operates a large, diverse campus community that includes students, academic staff, researchers, professional services teams and international partners. The university is known for its strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, technology and industry collaboration. Administrative employees support teaching, research, student services, campus operations and strategic university initiatives. NTU offers a structured professional environment, opportunities to work with multicultural teams and exposure to the operations of a globally connected institution. Employment terms, benefits and progression opportunities vary according to the specific appointment and applicable university policies.