Assistant Manager, Admissions and Financial Aid

Singapore Institute Of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking an Assistant Manager for Admissions and Financial Aid to help attract qualified applicants and support the admissions cycle.

The role involves international travel, partnership development across Asia, and coordination of admissions processing and financial aid engagement. Strong communication and project management skills are required.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree from a good university or Polytechnic.
• Preferably 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in higher education and student recruitment.
• Experience in social media marketing trends and Gen-Z engagement.
• Experience coordinating production shoots and working with agencies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and outreach events such as SIT Open House and education fairs.
• Plan local and international recruitment initiatives and represent SIT abroad.
• Assist undergraduate admissions and financial aid processes and enquiries.
• Engage with faculty, external partners, and school representatives for enrolment objectives.

Skills

Student recruitment

Marketing

Events

Stakeholder mgmt

English proficiency

Presentation skills

Social media

Project management

Overseas travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Assistant Manager, Admissions and Financial Aid

Assistant Manager, Admissions and Financial Aid Job Description Assistant Manager, Admissions and Financial Aid Posting Start Date: 26/08/2026 Schemes of Service: Corporate Division: Admissions and Financial Aid Employment Type: Fixed Term

The Assistant Manager will support the Admissions and Financial Aid (AFA) Division in attracting and recruiting qualified applicants to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).The role will involve international student recruitment, including developing relationships with key partner schools across Asia, visiting overseas high schools, and representing SIT at education fairs and recruitment activities. Overseas travel is a necessary component of the role.The role will also support undergraduate admissions and financial aid operations, including application processing and verification, shortlisting, and applicant engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment and Outreach
  • Support major recruitment and engagement events such as SIT Open House, school learning journeys, education fairs and outreach programmes.
  • Plan and execute local and international recruitment and outreach initiatives to support the University's enrolment objectives.
  • Represent SIT at local and international education fairs, school visits, and other recruitment activities.
  • Undertake overseas travel as required to support international student recruitment activities.
• Marketing and Communications
  • Support the development and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives to attract suitable applicants to SIT.
  • Develop and coordinate admissions and recruitment collaterals, digital content and other communication materials.
  • Work with internal stakeholders and external creative, media and production agencies on marketing campaigns and related projects.
  • Support content development and coordination of photography, video and other creative production where required.
• Admissions and Financial Aid Support
  • Support the Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid teams during the admissions cycle, including application processing and verification, shortlisting and other selection-related activities.
  • Respond to applicant enquiries and provide accurate and timely information on admissions, financial aid and related processes.
  • Support systems, processes and applicant touchpoints to ensure a positive and seamless applicant experience.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with SIT faculty and other University divisions to support recruitment and enrolment objectives.
  • Engage external partners, schools, educators and other stakeholders professionally and effectively.
  • Uphold SIT's service standards and represent the University positively across all prospective student and public touchpoints.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support other areas of the AFA Division, including admissions operations, recruitment and outreach, financial assistance and scholarships, which are part of the Division’s core functions.
  • Undertake other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A recognised degree from a good university or Polytechnic Diploma.
• Preferably 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a higher educational environment, with a good understanding of social media marketing trends and Gen-Z target audiences, with direct experience in student recruitment, marketing, events, outreach, communications, education or customer engagement.
• Experience in project management, and in coordinating production shoots (both photography and videography) and working with creative agencies will be a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate confidently with different audiences.
• Comfortable delivering presentations and engaging prospective students, parents, educators and senior school representatives.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, colleagues, students and external partners.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with good attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of assigned projects.
• A strong team player who is also able to work independently.
• Willing and able to travel overseas for recruitment and outreach activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in additional languages, such as Mandarin or Bahasa Indonesia, would be an advantage.