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Management Assistant Officer (Housing Operations)

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University-Level Unit: University Campus Infrastructure

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Campus Life

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 15/09/2026

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The candidate will be part of a team providing front desk services and ensuring smooth housing operations, in line with the objectives set by Housing Services for the NUS community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enquiries and Issue Resolution: Handle enquiries and feedback from residents, guests, conference groups, and internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance Department, Facilities team, Hall Office) to ensure timely resolution of matters.
  • Check-In and Check-Out Coordination: Plan and coordinate mass check-in and check-out exercises for hall students each semester.
  • Administrative Support: Perform administrative duties including compiling fault reports and feedback, categorising data, and managing inventory.
  • Payment Processing: Process payments and perform financial data entry accurately and efficiently.
  • Customer Experience: Deliver excellent customer service, with the ability to turn complaints into positive outcomes.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and propose improvement plans for existing workflows.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in frontline customer service.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional appearance and demeanour.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Req ID: 34403

Job details

Title
Management Assistant Officer (Housing Operations)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Sep 17, 2026
Closes:
Nov 16, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Residence Life and Housing

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need to apply for the Management Assistant Officer (Housing Operations) role?

You will need a Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field, plus at least 2 years of frontline customer service experience. Proficiency in MS Office applications and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Use a focused CV to highlight these points; see how to write a winning academic CV.

🏠What are the main duties of this housing operations position?

You will handle enquiries and feedback from residents, guests, conference groups, and internal stakeholders, coordinate mass check-in and check-out exercises for hall students, provide administrative support, process payments, and deliver excellent customer service. You may also propose improvements to existing workflows. This role sits within university administration at NUS.

📍Where is the job located and which department does it support?

The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus and supports the Campus Life unit under University Campus Infrastructure at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more about administration jobs in higher education.

🌏Is visa sponsorship available for this housing operations role?

The job posting does not mention visa sponsorship. If you need work authorisation, contact the NUS Housing Services team directly to clarify before applying. You can also browse administration jobs that may list sponsorship details.

📝How can I prepare a strong application for this Management Assistant Officer role?

Emphasise your frontline customer service experience, hospitality management background, MS Office proficiency, and ability to resolve complaints positively. Prepare examples of coordinating check-in and check-out or improving workflows. For interview preparation, see college administration job interview tips.

⏰What is the application deadline for this housing operations position?

The application deadline is 16 November 2026, based on the posting expiration date. Apply before the deadline through the NUS careers portal. Review more university jobs if this timing does not work.

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