Academic Planner

RECRUIT NOW SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singaporean organization is seeking a resource planner to develop and manage academic schedules and resources. This role involves planning timetables using the Syllabus Plus system and working closely with vendors and academic staff. The ideal candidate should hold a diploma or degree and have 1-3 years of experience in planning, with a strong understanding of higher education qualifications both locally and internationally. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in relevant planning.
• Good understanding of higher education qualifications in Singapore and internationally.
• Assist in events and orientation 2-4 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare overall schedule based on programme information.
• Plan and schedule timetables with Syllabus Plus.
• Liaise with vendors for outsourced tasks.
• Manage and update the pool of Associated Lecturers.
• Work with the Exam Team to plan examination schedules.

Skills

Academic Planning

Scheduling

Resource Management

Data Management

Understanding of higher education qualifications

Education

Diploma / Degree in any discipline

Tools

Syllabus Plus

Student Management System

Job description

Up till $3,500 + 1 Month Bonus

5 days work week only

Welly known organization

Good understanding of higher education qualifications in Singapore and Internationally

Must have experience in Academic Planning

Responsibilities

Programme Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare Overall Schedule based on programme information.
• Plan and schedule timetables with scheduling system (Syllabus Plus) and release timetables within the given timeframe.
• Work with Academic Directors to schedule assignments to academics (Full Time / Associates) and to ensure full-time academics are prioritized and optimally assigned.
• Liaise with vendors for outsourced tasks, such as lecturer placement, issuance of contract, payroll processing, assessment marking, etc and support in providing necessary data and information where required.
• Managing and updating the pool of Associated Lecturers.
• Daily checking of assigned classes to ensure class starts as per scheduled.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on scheduling related matters: students’ pathway, teaching load etc
• Provide accurate information and schedule promptly and updates to relevant stakeholders as and when necessary.

Resource Planning & Data Management

• Plan and manage resources (e.g. room, lecturers) using Syllabus Plus to ensure smooth delivery of programmes.
• Input, maintain and update information and data to student management system and / or other applicable applications.
• Ensure all assigned teaching staff and modules are registered with CPE.
• Liaise with the Programme Management team for student’s pathway, tutorial groupings, assessments, etc

Exams

• Work with Exam Team to plan examination schedules for assigned programmes.
• Liaise with Exam Centre for main and re-exams.

Others

• Support in providing data during budgeting exercise.
• Support in conducting orientation to newly appointed associate lecturer.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by the company from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree holder in any discipline with 1-3 years of experience
• 1-2 years of relevant working experience in planning preferred.
• Good understanding of higher education qualifications in Singapore and Internationally.
• Assist in events and orientation 2-4 times per year

Other information

• Location: City Hall
• Working Days/Hours: 5 days

Please indicate the below information in your resume:

• Current & Expected salary
• Reason(s) for leaving
• Availability to commence work

We regret only short listed candidate will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.