Assistant Manager, Global Programmes, NUS Global

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager for Global Programmes in the Global Relations Office. This role involves managing global mobility opportunities for students, coordinating programmes, and fostering international partnerships.

Ideal candidates will possess a university degree, 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus, focusing on enhancing NUS's global presence and providing quality global experiences for students.

Qualifications

• University degree.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in international relations or partnership development.
• Strong communication skills, good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Grow new short-term programmes and support promotional efforts.
• Organise and lead short-term programmes overseas.
• Develop and manage mobility opportunities for NUS students.

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Global Programmes, NUS Global

University-Level Unit: Global Relations Office

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Business Systems & Operations

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 16/06/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

“NUS Global” (or GRO) is the international engagement arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). It has a dual mandate. Broadly, GRO oversees and administers mobility programmes that provide NUS students learning experiences abroad. Such programmes enhance students’ cultural competencies and personal development to help prepare them for life and work across international and cultural boundaries. GRO is also responsible for building collaborative relationships with overseas counterparts through bilateral engagements, alliances, networks and other channels to create value for our stakeholders in line with NUS’ aspiration to be a global university.

GRO incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that NUS’ partnerships and relations are purpose-driven, mutually beneficial and aligned with NUS’ priorities, student mobility needs and broader institutional goals as a global university.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Grow new short-term programmes by encouraging faculties to participate, providing advisory and support for first-time organisers, and supporting promotional efforts to encourage student participation, to increase outbound global mobility.
• Organise, coordinate and lead short-term programmes overseas, including liaising with partner institutions and/or global organisations, planning the trip itinerary, recruiting students, chaperoning students during the trip, and ensuring financial disbursements, if any.
• Develop and manage mobility opportunities for NUS students to ensure the quality of global programmes offered and support NUS’ mobility objectives.
• Develop NUS’ global network of partners and source for global opportunities for students to enhance programme offerings.
• Administer relevant financial aid to support participation in global programmes.
• Support NUS’s representations at relevant events and engagements in Singapore and overseas to advance the University’s global presence, partnerships, branding and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• University degree
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in international relations, partnership development and management, or a related role within higher education or a similar international environment.
• Strong communication skills, with an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders.
• A keen interest in global developments and international trends, particularly in the higher education landscape.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good time-management and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, resourceful and adaptable team player who is comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Prior experience in global engagement or international work would be an advantage but is not essential.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Global Relations Office

Department : Business Systems & Operations

Employee Referral Eligible

Job requisition ID : 33346