Assistant Manager, Student Development

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager in Student Development. The role involves fostering student engagement, evaluating student organizations, and leading collaborations across departments. Candidates should have a degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Experience working with students in higher education is advantageous.
• Proficient in relevant technological tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student organisations and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Conduct data analysis and support management reporting.
• Lead student-led events and orchestrate collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree from a recognised university

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Database management systems

Job description

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Assistant Manager, Student Development

Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00020160

The Assistant Manager serves as an educator and facilitator to foster student development and co-curricular learning by actively engaging with student club leaders and members. In doing so, the job holder supports the cultivation of ownership, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and accountability, in alignment with NTU's educational goals. Additionally, the role functions as an effective intermediary between university management and student governing bodies to enhance overall student engagement.

Key responsibilities

1) Student Governing Bodies/Organisations

• Oversee student organisations and their sub-clubs.

• Independently evaluating the relevance, inclusiveness, and effectiveness of their activities and events, and providing coaching to student leaders on program implementation.

• Facilitate effective collaboration among clubs and with other university offices and external partners to achieve desired learning outcomes.

• Promote initiatives that enhance intercultural competence.

• Assess potential risks associated with activities, including the possible consequences for students' learning experiences, and provide appropriate advice.

• Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources, including funding and facilities.

• Guide students to organise and lead in safe and meaningful overseas programmes.

2) Data Analysis

• Conduct feedback, collate statistics, and analyse reports to evaluate effectiveness of organised events and propose improvements.

• Support the preparation of management reports for submission to MOE and university senior management, where applicable.

3) Supervisory Duties

• Lead Facilitator for flagship NTU-wide student-led events; orchestrate successful inter-club and inter-office collaboration.

Job Requirements

• A good degree from a recognised university with at least 5 years of work experience.

• Relevant experience working with students, particularly in the higher education sector, will be advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database management systems.

• Effective communication, negotiation, and influencing skills (both written and verbal), particularly in collaborating with university students and colleagues from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds.

• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills across all organisational levels.

• Passionate about mentoring students and helping them achieve their career goals.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About Us

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.