Assistant/ Deputy Manager, Service-Learning - Dept of Student Development

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic's Department of Student Development is seeking an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager to initiate and lead service-learning and sustainability programmes. You will collaborate with SP-wide stakeholders, plan activities, track data for improvement, and mentor CCA clubs.

The role requires strong organisational and analytical skills and a passion for youth development. The appointment is a 2-year contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in service-learning, youth development, education or related fields.
• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willing to work beyond office hours when required.

Responsibilities

• a) Design and lead service-learning and sustainability programmes and activities, ensuring objectives are achieved.
• b) Develop and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders to lead meaningful service-learning and sustainability programmes and opportunities.
• c) Mentor and guide students in CCA clubs, including leadership development and administrative support.
• d) Support departmental administrative processes and perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for student/youth development

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent and collaborative work

Willingness to work beyond hours

Job description

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026

The Department of Student Development (SD) provides all SP students with a positive Polytechnic experience through meaningful out-of-classroom activities that support holistic student development.

As an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager, the appointee will initiate and lead programmes within the Service-Learning portfolio in the Department of Student Development, with the aim of developing students’ social responsibility, character, leadership and community engagement through meaningful service-learning experiences. He/she will be supporting the strategic directives for Service-Learning with involvement in programme planning, stakeholder engagement, communications and conducting relevant data analysis for tracking and continuous improvement.
The role will also include mentoring/guiding students in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) club matters. He/she may be required to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to organise SP-wide events that enhance campus vibrancy and participate in departmental committees.

[What you will be working on]

a) Design and lead service-learning and sustainability programmes and activities, ensuring objectives are achieved:

• Coordinate programme execution, logistics and stakeholder engagement
• Conduct data tracking, analysis and reporting for continuous improvement
• Manage programme administration, budgets and vendors (where applicable)
• Support communications and outreach for programmes and initiatives

b) Develop and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders to lead meaningful service-learning and sustainability programmes and opportunities.

c) Mentor and guide students in CCA clubs, including leadership development and administrative support.

d) Support departmental administrative processes and perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

[What we are looking for]

• Passion for student/youth development.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in service-learning, youth development, education or related fields.
• Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willing to work beyond office hours when required.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.