Management Associate / Research Support Officer (Faculty of Computing)

Role Summary

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) invites applications for the position of Research Support Officer (Management Associate Grade I). This is an administrative support position within the Faculty of Computing, requiring excellent skills in organization, coordination, and communication across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Salary/Benefits

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