Management Associate | Research Support Officer

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

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Management Associate/ Research Support Officer

(Faculty of Computing)

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The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a pioneer in the higher education sector of Sri Lanka and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. It is committed to provide the best student experience through a dedicated group of academic and non-academic staff. The main campus located in Malabe has excellent academic and recreational facilities.

We are looking for a dynamic and result oriented individual to join our team as a Management Associate/ Research Support Officer attached to Faculty of Computing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Managing and coordinating MPhil/PhD student administration, including maintaining student records, monitoring progress, and liaising with relevant academic and examination units.
  • Coordinating MSc and undergraduate research projects by maintaining project data, publication records, industry collaborations, and research-related documentation.
  • Preparing and maintaining committee minutes, research reports, presentations, and following up on action items related to research committees and faculty activities.
  • Managing staff research data, including publications, grants, research indices, research cluster activities, and faculty research profiles.
  • Coordinating research grants, publication reimbursements, research assistant administration, and maintaining related records and documentation.
  • Supporting industry collaborations, research seminars, supervisor training programs, research awareness activities, ICAC conference coordination, and faculty journal-related activities.

Minimum Requirement

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institution.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of work experience after obtaining the educational qualification or a minimum of three (3) years of overall work experience in the relevant discipline.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

SLIIT offers a competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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