Assistant Manager, Office of SITizen Experience (Student Organisations) (11-months contract)

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to coordinate student development initiatives. The role involves managing student groups, assisting in events, and bridging connections between students and staff. Candidates should hold a tertiary qualification and have at least 2 years of relevant experience, alongside strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work outside of office hours and on weekends.
• Strong conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage student groups and mentor leaders in clubs.
• Build student relationships through activities.
• Assist in major events and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Oversee budgeting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

Assistant Manager, Office of SITizen Experience (Student Organizations) (11-months contract)
Posting Start Date: 29/09/2025
Schemes of Service: Corporate
Division: Office of SITizen Experience
Employment Type: Temporary

The Assistant Manager (Temp), OSE is responsible for coordinating, managing, and executing key student development initiatives in SIT. The Assistant Manager will be tasked with daily operations of the division, including project management, student development, and partnership management. The position contributes to creating a vibrant student life, building upon the division’s 6 core pillars: Campus Connection, Campus Life, Leadership, Wellness, SITizen Services, and Alumni. These pillars exist to create a holistic educational environment to enrich and empower SITizens, develop their leadership skills and create opportunities to build the community.

The Assistant Manager reports directly to the Team Leads in Student Organisations OSE.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage student groups. Mentor and develop student leaders in the clubs and committees under Campus Life through continuous learning. Review and evaluate clubs and committees’ workplan, proposals, budget, administrative and logistic matters.
• Build student relationships and hone their leadership qualities by engaging them through programme-based and special interest activities.
• Work closely with Faculty members in helping to improve students’ learning experiences.
• Assist in major events such as SITizens Awards Night, HOD engagement sessions, New Leaders’ Briefing and other campus engagement events.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and policies during events, training, planning and procurement.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including budgeting, ensuring all expenditures adhere to allocated limits and relevant guidelines.
• Ad hoc projects and working committees as assigned by the Team Leads and the Director of OSE.

Job Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in any discipline; at least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position in an educational/community/corporate environment would be an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizational and coordinating capabilities with good administrative skills.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, to connect with students, and bridge students with staff.
• Adaptable, able to multitask and work independently within tight timelines.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of office hours and on weekends.
• Creative thinking, adaptability and the ability to solve problems with strong conflict management skills.
• Committed team player, responsible, reliable, and able to work with others to achieve the division’s mission.