Assistant Manager Student Careers

James Cook University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

James Cook University Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager Student Careers to drive a future-focused student careers strategy and inspire students to navigate a changing world with confidence. This role supports students in designing a life they love, not just finding a job.

As part of the Student Affairs team, you will embed career development throughout the student journey, collaborate with staff and partners, and deliver programmes that empower students to thrive in life and work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Career Development, Education, HR, Business, Counselling, or related discipline.
• 4-6 years' experience in careers services, coaching, learning and development, higher education, youth development, or related fields.
• Exposure to Design Your Life, design thinking, coaching methodologies, or human-centred design approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver career coaching, workshops, and student development programmes.
• Facilitate Design Your Life and design thinking activities for students.
• Support planning and execution of career fairs, employer engagement activities, and networking events.
• Develop career education resources and learning materials.
• Build relationships with employers, alumni, and industry partners.
• Support students in career exploration, job search strategies, internships, and professional development.
• Analyse student participation and outcomes to improve programmes.
• Collaborate with academic staff to embed career development throughout the student journey.

Skills

Career coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Design thinking

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Career Development

Higher education experience

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

We take exceptional pride in recruiting and developing outstanding individuals who share our vision to be the leading Australian provider of higher education in Asia. At the Singapore campus of James Cook University, we believe in the importance of providing a great place for our employees to grow and develop professionally. We have a culture that values mutual respect, integrity, creativity and teamwork.

Join us as we continue our development as a vibrant, multicultural and excellent organisation in education and research.

Job no: 493253
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Singapore
Categories:

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and innovative Assistant Manager Student Careers to support the delivery of a future-focused student careers strategy and inspire students to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence. The successful incumbent will help students design a life they love, not just find a job.

At James Cook University Singapore, we believe student success is more than employability. We are transforming career development through the principles of "Design Your Life", empowering students to build meaningful futures aligned with their strengths, values, and aspirations.

As part of the Student Affairs team, you will play a key role in helping students explore possibilities, make informed decisions, and develop the skills needed to thrive in life and work. If you are passionate about student development, future readiness, and helping students design meaningful lives and careers, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver career coaching, workshops, and student development programmes.
• Facilitate "Design Your Life" and design thinking activities for students.
• Support the planning and execution of career fairs, employer engagement activities, and networking events.
• Develop career education resources and learning materials.
• Build relationships with employers, alumni, and industry partners.
• Support students in career exploration, job search strategies, internships, and professional development.
• Analyse student participation and outcomes to continuously improve programmes and services.
• Collaborate with academic and professional staff to embed career development throughout the student journey.

Requirements:

• Bachelors in Career Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, Counselling, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 year's experience in careers services, coaching, learning and development, higher education, youth development, or related fields.
• Exposure to or experience with "Design Your Life", design thinking, coaching methodologies, or human-centred design approaches.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• A growth mindset, creativity, and a passion for helping others succeed
• Someone who is passionate about student development and believes in helping individuals create meaningful and purposeful lives.

At James Cook University Singapore, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an exciting transformation in student careers, moving beyond traditional employability towards lifelong career and life design. Join us in shaping the next generation of graduates who are not only career-ready, but life-ready.

You’ll work with a dynamic team committed to empowering students to:

• Discover their strengths and purpose
• Design multiple pathways for success
• Build career adaptability and resilience
• Thrive in a rapidly changing future

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Singapore Standard Time