Assistant Manager/Manager, Industry Liaison

GERMAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - TUM ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore seeks a candidate to enhance industry partnerships, focusing on internship opportunities and collaborative initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrating a strong ability to engage stakeholders and manage various responsibilities effectively. This role involves leading fundraising efforts, organizing career-related events, and serving as the primary liaison between industry and academic sectors. Proficiency in MS Office and database management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in corporate partnerships or career services.
• Proven ability to deliver partnership growth and placements.
• Excellent engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Engage industry partners to expand internship and collaboration opportunities.
• Lead fundraising strategies and maintain long-term relationships.
• Plan and coordinate career-related events with logistical support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Proactive attitude

Self-motivation

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Database management systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Industry Liaison & Opportunity Development

• Proactively identify and engage industry partners to expand opportunities for internships, career placements, and collaborative initiatives, including actively sourcing new partners through cold calling.

• Lead in securing new company partners and sustaining long-term relationships.

• Draft, negotiate and manage Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), partnership agreements and collaboration frameworks in alignment with university policies.

• Engage industry leaders to support advisory boards for academic programs.

• Serve as the main liaison between industry partners and university leadership, faculty, students and the internal teams.

• Work closely with Alumni Engagement team to leverage existing networks, resources, and leads for partnership growth.

Industry Analysis

• Understand employer partners' businesses and objectives through industry research.

• Develop industry engagement strategies and value propositions for employer partners in assigned industries to position TUM Asia as the premium talent source in engineering background.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to curate industry-specific programs and initiatives to profile assigned industries and share industry insights with TUM Asia students and internal teams.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR professionals, learning & development teams, and senior executives across various sectors

• Fund Raising: Lead, develops and executes fundraising strategies to secure financial resources for programme initiatives. This involves identifying potential funding sources, such as grants, sponsorships, and partnerships, and cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors. The role includes preparing proposals, managing donor communications, and ensuring transparency and compliance in fund utilisation.

Event Participation and Coordination

• Plan, coordinate, and execute career-related events including industry talks, employer/alumni visits, networking sessions, and workshops.

• Provide logistical and administrative support for on-campus industry engagement activities.

• Work closely with the Alumni Engagement Team to involve engaging graduates to support the university through mentoring sessions, career talks, industry insights sharing, company introductions, hosting visits, to create internship opportunities and hiring pathways for current students.

• Collaborate with Academic Services team and student clubs to mobilize student support in employer engagement activities, competitions, and skill-building workshops.

• Work with the Marketing Communications Office to produce engaging and impactful outreach materials.

• Identify and maintain a collation of success stories to strengthen the University’s visibility and reputation with employers and alumni.

• Participate in key industry events such as conferences, educational fairs, trade fairs, seminars, and networking sessions to strengthen TUM Asia’s visibility.

Tracking and Outcomes

• Track employer partnerships, student participation, and placement outcomes to monitor effectiveness.

• Monitor market trends and performance metrics to provide insights and strategic recommendations.

• Provide regular reports on engagement indicators such as partnership growth, internship placement rates, student satisfaction, and employer feedback.

Professional Development (Upskilling & Continuous Learning)

• Participate in relevant training programmes, industry workshops, and professional development courses.

• Share insights, new knowledge, or best practices with division and relevant internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience in corporate partnerships or career services, preferably within an educational institution, is required. Candidates with seven or more years of experience, including team leadership, may be considered for the Manager-level role.

• Proven ability to engage and secure industry partners, with a strong record of delivering measurable partnership growth or placements.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels (students, faculty, alumni, HR personnel and C-suite).

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking skills.

• Experienced, confident and effective working in cross-cultural setting

• High level of written and oral communication skills.

• Proactive, resourceful, adaptable, self-motivated, and a good teamplayer.

• IT proficiency with MS Office applications and database management systems

• Ability to manage high-stress situations and multiple competing priorities effectively.