Assistant Manager, Academic Programs & Communications

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) seeks an Assistant Manager to support academic programmes, operations, and communications. The role will help expand visits, frontiers research conferences, and public lectures, ensuring smooth planning, delivery, and promotion of IAS activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external partners; manage budgets, procurement, and communications; and contribute to the

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Experience in event management, programme facilitation or administrative operations in higher education, research, or public sector.
• Experience in digital publishing, CMS, and basic graphic design or multimedia tools.
• Strong writing, editing and copyediting skills for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities with multi-project focus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and execution of academic events including conferences, seminars, and lectures.
• Manage event logistics: venues, scheduling, registrations, travel, catering, and on-site support.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure successful events and communications.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, RSVPs, and maintain event documentation for reporting.
• Support publicity materials, website content, and promotional activities for IAS programmes.
• Assist with administrative processes for academic visits, partnerships, and budget tracking.

Skills

Event management

Programme facilitation

Administrative operations

Digital publishing

Content management (CMS)

Graphic design (Canva / Adobe)

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) seeks an Assistant Manager to support academic programmes, operations, and communications. The role will help expand visits, frontiers research conferences, and public lectures, ensuring smooth planning, delivery, and promotion of IAS activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and external partners; manage budgets, procurement, and communications; and contribute to the