Assistant Manager/Manager, Academic Partner Development & Management

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd is seeking a managerial professional to oversee academic partnerships and program development, ensuring alignment with market needs. The role requires strong networking and relationship management skills, along with high proficiency in written and spoken Chinese.

The successful candidate will have a degree and at least 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years at a managerial level. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder communications and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional working experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Familiar with the higher education industry and training and development market.
• High written and spoken Chinese proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communications with stakeholders and manage academic partnerships.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory compliance in program launches.
• Liaise with university partners and stakeholders for academic collaborations.
• Prepare budgets for new academic programs to meet financial targets.

Skills

Chinese proficiency

Networking skills

Relationship management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Accountabilities

1. Academic Partnership Management: To be accountable in maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and work with Programme Operations team and Centre for Micro Credentials to ensure success of the programmes, stay abreast of changes that may affect the programmes and recommend improvements to meet changing needs and requirements.
2. Academic Programme Development: To be accountable for the preparation of documentation in accordance with regulatory compliance for internal approvals for the launch of new programmes; for working with Programme Operations team and Centre for Micro Credentials to conduct annual reviews and make recommendations to improve existing programmes to meet market needs and business objectives; and for compliance with external and internal quality assurance standards and requirements.
3. Business Development: To be accountable for liaising with university and industry partners, government agencies, corporations and other stakeholders for collaborations that benefit the programmes.
4. Financial Viability of Academic Programmes: To be accountable in working with Programme Operations team and Centre for Micro Credentials in preparing budgets for new programmes to ensure they meet the organisation’s financial targets; and to monitor programmes to ensure they are financially viable and meet recruitment targets.

Job Requirements

1. Academic Education/Experience/Training: Degree with a minimum of 10 years of professional working experience, including at least 3 years at a managerial level; familiar with the higher education industry and the training and development market; often requires frequent communication with partners from the Chinese market – high written and spoken Chinese proficiency essential.
2. Personal Attributes: Business-oriented, strong networking and relationship management skills; demonstrated skills in marketing to individuals and corporations; team player with strong leadership skills; excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; self‑motivated, versatile, resourceful and result-oriented; works well under pressure, is well organized and has strong attention to detail; proficient with Microsoft Office applications.