Assistant Director

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University is seeking an Assistant Director for the Accessible Education Unit, vital for creating an inclusive community for students with diverse needs.

This role involves overseeing operations, managing student cases, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of management experience and a relevant degree, along with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of management experience interacting with students with special needs.
• Prior experience in the tertiary education sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Accessible Education Unit.
• Manage complex student cases and guide academic accommodations.
• Support planning and implementation of inclusive education initiatives.
• Engage with schools and stakeholders to strengthen support.
• Monitor service delivery and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and review policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Good degree from a recognised University

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant specialisation

Job description

The Assistant Director is a key team member of the Accessible Education Unit of the University Wellbeing Office who specialises in special needs.

The incumbent leads a team of staff in developing initiatives to include students with diverse needs, thereby making NTU an inclusive community. The role also acts as a bridge between students, faculty, staff to support students with special educational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Head and oversee day-to-day operations of the Accessible Education Unit, supporting the Head to spearhead strategic initiatives and continuously enhance support for students with special educational needs.
• Oversee complex student cases and guide decisions on academic accommodations and support interventions.
• Support the planning and implementation of inclusive education initiatives aligned with university strategies.
• Engage and collaborate with schools, faculty, and internal/external stakeholders to strengthen support for students with SEN.
• Monitor service delivery, analyse trends, and support reporting for continuous improvement.
• Develop and review policies, frameworks, and standard operating procedures to ensure effective and compliant practices.
• Supervise operational processes and support the development of staff within the Accessible Education Unit.

Job Requirements

• Hold a good degree from a recognised University, with postgraduate qualifications with relevant specialisation preferred.
• Have at least 6 to 8 years of management experience which involves considerable interaction with students with special needs.
• Prior experience in the tertiary education sector will be advantageous.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.