Academic Programs Manager: Community & Engagement

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for Academic Administration to support programme development and manage academic processes. The role involves coordination with various units and community partners, ensuring effective implementation of service-learning projects.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, good administrative and project management skills, and be proficient in communication. Experience with generative AI tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills and be proficient in English.
• Required to be meticulous, logical, agile, and adaptable.
• Experience in project management, able to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage academic administration and course development.
• Support community projects and initiatives with partners.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good administrative skills

Good project management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in leveraging generative AI tools

Education

Good Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager/Manager (Academic Administration)

University-Level Unit: Office of the Provost

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Undergraduate Education

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 23/06/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The Office of the Provost is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to conduct academic administrative and other processes, and support programme development, particularly in Communities & Engagement and NUS Cares. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment. The scope of responsibility is broad, and includes coordination with academic and non-academic units across the University, external agencies, and community partners. Training will be provided. Further details are as follows:

• Academic Administration & Course Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage academic administration and development for designated courses, particularly in Communities & Engagement. This includes course mounting, student enrolment, timetabling, venue-scheduling, student feedback & enquiries, continual and final assessment, board of examiners’ meeting etc.
• Community Partnership & Project Support: Strategic Initiatives Support. Support the planning and coordination of service-learning work/projects with community partners, including other administrative work, such as claims, budgeting, expenditure, and publicity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Good Bachelor Degree
• Good communication skills: proficient in English, high emotional maturity
• Good administrative skills: meticulous, logical, agile, adaptable
• Good project management skills: able to multi-task, manage stakeholders, meet deadlines, and work in teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in leveraging generative AI tools for productivity and task automation will be highly advantageous