Project Officer (Communication studies/Social science)

Established in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) is the only full-fledged communication school in Singapore and is a world-class centre of excellence with an international faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and global institutional affiliations. The school is seeking a Project Officer to manage office administration, scheduling, meetings, and events. This Project Officer will additionally play a role in supporting academic research. This includes conducting literature reviews, co-writing academic papers, analysing data, and participating in research teams to advance research objectives. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, conscientious, and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate executive schedules, appointments, and events.
• Organise and document minutes of meetings, meeting materials, and follow up on action plans.
• Manage office operations, budget, and expenses.
• Oversee travel arrangements, itineraries, and claims.
• Prepare, edit, and file communication materials, including presentations, emails, and documents.
• Maintain physical and digital files with care for data security and confidentiality.
• Support academic research, including literature review, data collection, data analyses, and the authoring of research papers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication studies or related social science fields.
• Strong organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and project management software.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve efficiently.
• Skilled in social science research. Knowledge of advanced statistical tests (e.g. moderation/mediation, hierarchical regression etc.) will be advantageous.
• A team player with effective stakeholder management and time management skills.
• Past experience in a project officer or research assistant role preferred.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU