Assistant Manager (2-year contract), SKBI

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate to manage outreach and training projects. The successful applicant will work closely with students, faculty, and partners, ensuring high-quality project outcomes and effective event management. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in academic or training environments.

Benefits

Attractive benefits and welfare

Competitive compensation packages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree with relevant work experience in administering events, outreach, academic/training programs, preferably in academic institutions.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders, including students, academics, and partners.
• Good project management, organisational and logistics management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage various outreach and training projects in planning and execution.
• Assist Director(s) with partnership and stakeholder management.
• Manage events and ensure deliverables are completed according to the timeline.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Logistics management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree with relevant work experience

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI).
• Manage various outreach and training projects in planning and execution, including administration and logistics.
• Assist Director(s) with partnership and stakeholder management for certain projects.
• Manage events and ensure deliverables are completed according to the timeline.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students and volunteers.
• Support training programs, liaise with speakers, handle faculty appointment, curriculum revision, participant recruitment and final assessment coordination.
• Supporting the budget management and reporting processes.
• Support research administration including implementation of surveys and reports, maintenance of data and records, liaison with research assistants, collaborators and vendors and any other related duties.
• Assist in engagement and development of new funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree with relevant work experience in administering events, outreach, academic/training programs, preferably in academic institutions.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders, including students, academics and partners.
• Good project management, organisational and logistics management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be responsible for quality of work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve desired results.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University