Manager/Assistant Senior Manager (Experiential Learning), MBA Programmes Office

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Asia is seeking a Manager/Assistant Senior Manager to drive corporate outreach and oversee MBA consulting projects. The role involves building strong industry partnerships and managing experiential learning initiatives for MBA students. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in outreach or business development. This position offers an opportunity to enhance MBA students' learning experiences through impactful projects and collaborations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in outreach, business development, or a related field.
• Experience in education, training needs analysis, or experiential learning (preferred).
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure MBA Consulting Projects aligned with student’s learning objectives.
• Manage the MBA Consulting Project lifecycle from sourcing to completion.
• Serve as primary contact for student and corporate partner queries.

Skills

Corporate engagement

Relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Experience in education

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About NUS Business School

Founded in the same year that Singapore gained independence, NUS Business School stands today among the world’s leading business schools. It is distinctive for offering the best of global business knowledge with deep Asian insights, preparing students to lead Asian businesses to international success and to help global businesses succeed in Asia.

For more than 50 years, NUS Business School has offered a rigorous, relevant and rewarding business education to outstanding students from across the world. That would not have been possible without a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about building a positive environment to grow and groom future business leaders. And we are looking to add to our BIZ family!

To learn more about the NUS Business School, please visit https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/

Job Description

The Manager/Assistant Senior Manager plays a key role in driving corporate outreach, managing MBA consulting projects, overseeing course management within the MBA curriculum, and delivering impactful experiential learning opportunities for MBA students.

This position focuses on building strong relationships with industry partners, collaborating with faculty and internal stakeholders, and ensuring that both courses and experiential initiatives provide high-quality, relevant, and career-enhancing learning experiences that align with the MBA programme’s objectives.

1. Corporate Outreach & Project Sourcing

• Identify and secure MBA Consulting Projects aligned to student’s learning objectives
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships to support consulting projects, MBA Clubs, and other experiential learning initiatives
• Explore potential collaborations with corporate partners for student engagement

2. Course Management
MBA Consulting Project

• Manage the MBA Consulting Project lifecycle from sourcing to completion
• Define project scope with project sponsors, deliverables, and expectations with companies
• Oversee student applications, team assignments, project supervision, and milestone tracking
• Facilitate briefings and align expectations among companies, supervisors, and student teams
• Monitor project progress, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes

Other MBA Experiential Learning Course Management

• Manage end-to-end experiential learning course management that include courses planning and offerings, student’s enrolment and grading
• Liaise with teaching faculty on teaching requirements and planning
• Liaise with cross-faculty on course(s) offerings

3. Inter-School & Faculty Collaborations

• Manage and maintain relationships with cross-faculty collaborations on course offerings
• Identify potential partnership opportunities within the NUS ecosystem

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Performance Monitoring

• Serve as primary contact for student and corporate partner queries
• Support student performance and learning outcomes through guidance and feedback
• Measure project impact and stakeholder satisfaction; identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements

For the Assistant Senior Manager position, the incumbent will be responsible for continuously reviewing, designing, and expanding experiential learning opportunities and initiatives that enhance the MBA student learning experience.

Others

• Continuously explore possible process improvement, automation initiatives, and other functional areas as needed
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and initiatives assigned by the Head of Experiential Learning
• Provide support to team in other function when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
• At least 5 years’ experience in outreach, business development, or a related field
• Strong track record in corporate engagement and relationship management.
• Experience in education, training needs analysis, or experiential learning (preferred)
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams
• Comfortable engaging with senior executives, faculty, and a diverse student body
• A good communicator, a people-person and a problem solver
• An initiator and fast-Learner, easy-going and out-spoken, proactive, and adaptable
• Familiar with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and educational IT systems

(Appointment job grade will commensurate with the selected candidate's experience)