Assistant Manager/Manager (Programme Administration - 2 year contract, renewable)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee two Master's programmes in the Department of Chemistry. This role involves managing the entire administration process, working closely with faculty and ensuring high service standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree, organizational experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive remuneration structure with performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Annual variable bonus based on performance

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a programme coordinator or in partnership development in the higher education sector.
• Motivated and self-starter capable of strategic planning.
• Ability to perform duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administration of the MSc programmes throughout the student lifecycle.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure high service delivery.
• Plan and organize programme-related events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Networking and event management skills

Education

Degree from a recognized university

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The incumbent will serve as the Programme Manager for two Master's programmes at the Department of Chemistry, namely, a new Master of Science Programme and a Joint Degree Programme. The appointee will support the smooth delivery of these two self-financing programmes and maintain high service standards. By working with the Programme Director and Dean's Office at the Faculty of Science, the incumbent will manage the end-to-end administration of these programmes including admissions, day-to-day programme operations and other related functions.

• Work closely with the Programme Director and the Dean’s Office to take charge of the end-to-end administration of the MSc programmes throughout the student lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the Programme Director, faculty members and Dean’s Office to manage the programmes’ admissions and day-to-day operations, ensuring high quality of service delivery.
• Serve as the point of contact to strengthen alumni engagement and enhance community cohesion, in line with the Programmes’ overall branding strategy.
• Plan and organize Programme-related events, including orientation and student activities.
• Provide general administrative support for the department as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Programme management experience, preferably at least one year of experience as programme coordinator and/or in partnership development in the higher education sector.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Networking and event management skills.
• Motivated, self-starter with ability to contribute to strategic planning, and perform duties independently.
• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.
• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.