Assistant Manager, Learning Support, Learning & Professional Development

Singapore Academy of Law; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Academy of Law is seeking an experienced Course Administrator to manage funding and support course development. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to engage positively with stakeholders. This role requires meticulous organization, strong communication skills, and a dedication to supporting educational initiatives in the legal community.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma with at least 7 years’ relevant working experience.
• Prior experience in training course administration or legal support roles preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with funding agencies and manage course funding.
• Provide support for course curriculum development.
• Administer specialist accreditation applications.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Meticulousness

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting Structure: The incumbent will report to Senior Deputy Director, Learning & Professional Development

Key Responsibilities

(A) Course Funding Administration

• Coordinate with funding agencies, such as Skillsfuture Singapore, to secure funding for structured training courses

• Process back-office paperwork to ensure compliance with the requirements of various funding agencies

• Ensure delivery of updated course funding information to learners and potential learners and advising them on course funding options

• Handle enquiries relating to course funding

• Manage and streamline operations and administration of subsidies and other course funding, including processing funding applications and disbursements, by working closely with the Finance team

(B) Course Support

• Provide support for course curriculum development and preparation, e.g. research, course material layout and design

• Liaise with course developers and/or trainers for content to be included in course curriculum and materials

• Secure copyright permissions from third party content providers for use in structured training courses

• Coordinate training operations and learning management system administration with Event Operations team

(C) Specialist Accreditation Applications

• Provide administrative support for applications for specialist accreditation and reaccreditation, including compiling application folios, arranging examinations and interviews, and preparing accreditation awards

(D) Department Administration

• Coordinate management reporting

• Support budget planning and tracking

• Provide general administrative support for department functions, e.g. managing inventory, arranging meetings, taking meeting notes, executing procurement and payment processes, updating websites, etc.

Key Specification

• Minimum diploma with at least 7 years’ relevant working experience.

• Prior experience in training course administration, handling assessment or accreditation processes, administering Skillsfuture Singapore funding, or using learning management systems would be an advantage

• Prior experience in legal support roles, such as paralegal or legal secretary in a law firm or legal department, would be an advantage.

• Able to build positive and productive relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders.

• Good interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills.

• Meticulous, resourceful and organised.

• Able to multi-task effectively.

• Able to work confidently with members of the Judiciary and legal community

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.