Assistant Director, Part-Time Work-Study Degree Programmes

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Director to lead NTU’s Part‑Time Work‑Study undergraduate programme portfolio. You will drive strategic programme development, engage with academic, government and industry stakeholders, and oversee operations to ensure high quality delivery and learner experience.

The role involves managing admissions, programme administration, and governance, while developing new portfolio offerings and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Experience in programme management, higher education administration or related field.
• Ability to manage complex programmes with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across academic, administrative and external groups.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leading operations with focus on quality, service, compliance and improvement.
• Experience supervising staff and leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of Part-Time Work-Study undergraduate programmes, including admissions and graduation-related processes.
• Support launch and delivery of new programmes and future portfolio offerings.
• Collaborate with Colleges, Schools and central units to ensure smooth operations and service excellence.
• Lead development of new programme proposals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support outreach, recruitment events and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Oversee reporting, data consolidation, quality assurance and accreditation-related processes.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to support relevance and institutional objectives.
• Lead and supervise a small team with direction and performance oversight.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a leading university committed to nurturing leaders and creating societal impact through education, research, and service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of workforce‑relevant undergraduate pathways, work closely with academic and industry stakeholders, and help shape new models of lifelong and work‑integrated learning at the University.

Why Join NTU

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative undergraduate pathways that support lifelong learning and workforce development. The role offers exposure to strategic cross‑University initiatives, collaboration with academic, government, and industry stakeholders, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to programme growth, learner success, and institutional impact. NTU also highlights staff wellbeing as part of its broader wellbeing ecosystem for staff and students.

About The Role

The Assistant Director will lead the management and development of NTU’s Part‑Time Work‑Study undergraduate programme portfolio. The role combines strategic programme development, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, and team management to ensure high‑quality programme delivery, strong student experience, and alignment with institutional and national workforce priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end management of Part‑Time Work‑Study undergraduate programmes, including marketing coordination, admissions, programme administration, student servicing, and graduation‑related processes.
• Support the launch and ongoing delivery of new programmes and future portfolio offerings.
• Work closely with Colleges, Schools, faculty, and central administrative units to ensure smooth programme operations, service excellence, and compliance with University requirements.
• Lead or coordinate the development of new programme proposals in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, professional bodies, employers, and industry partners.
• Support outreach and promotional efforts for the programme portfolio, including recruitment activities, information sessions, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Oversee reporting, data consolidation, quality assurance, accreditation‑related processes, and administrative governance for the portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support programme relevance, partnership development, and institutional objectives.
• Lead and supervise a small team, providing direction, support, and performance oversight.

Requirements

Must‑Haves

• A good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Relevant experience in programme management, higher education administration, continuing education, partnership development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes or projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across academic, administrative, and external partner groups.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead operations with attention to quality, service standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in supervising or guiding staff, with the ability to lead a small team effectively.

Good‑to‑Have

• A postgraduate qualification in education, business, management, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, lifelong learning, work‑study, or industry‑linked education environments.
• Familiarity with quality assurance, accreditation, academic governance, or reporting requirements in an education setting.
• Experience in new programme development, policy implementation, or cross‑sector partnership management.
• Confidence in using data, digital systems, and reporting tools to support decision‑making and programme management.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented.
• Professional and confident in engaging stakeholders at different levels.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Meticulous, responsive, and committed to service excellence.
• Adaptable and effective in a dynamic and evolving environment.