Assistant Director, Academic Programs & Curriculum Strategy

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's Nanyang Business School is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead academic matters within the Undergraduate Programmes Office. The role focuses on effective programme planning, curriculum administration and stakeholder engagement to deliver a high-quality student experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with school leadership, faculty and external partners to enhance undergraduate programmes, governance, and continuous improvement across curriculum planning, student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in academic administration, programme management or governance within higher education.
• Proven supervisory experience with people management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and resourceful, with initiative to improve processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum planning, forecasting and programme management for NBS undergraduate programmes, the University Accelerated Pre-University Programme, inter-school collaborations and new academic initiatives.
• Oversee key academic administration matters, including major selection, Change of Programme and Change of Major processes.
• Oversee curriculum planning advice to students on Broadening and Deepening Electives, MOOCs, minors and second major offerings.
• Oversee student administration matters, including mid-term scholarships and awards.
• Build and maintain relationships with academic divisions, faculty, students, university offices, industry partners and external stakeholders.
• Support collaborations with internal and external partners including work-study degree programmes, internships and industry-linked opportunities.
• Serve as a key liaison on academic matters, facilitating communication, feedback and alignment across students, faculty, school leadership and university administration.
• Drive academic initiatives and governance through collaboration with leadership, and monitor unit-level work plans.
• Review and improve academic operations, policies and procedures to ensure efficient programme delivery.
• Provide supervision and development support to team members within the Undergraduate Programmes Office.

Skills

People management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Planning and organisation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NTU's Nanyang Business School is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead academic matters within the Undergraduate Programmes Office. The role focuses on effective programme planning, curriculum administration and stakeholder engagement to deliver a high-quality student experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with school leadership, faculty and external partners to enhance undergraduate programmes, governance, and continuous improvement across curriculum planning, student