Assistant Senior Manager/Senior Manager (China Engagement)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks an experienced candidate to engage its Chinese alumni, plan and deliver bilingual alumni-focused programs and events. Successful applicants will possess at least 7 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills in English and Mandarin. The role requires creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of work experience, preferably in engagement, partnerships or marketing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking alumni and produce bilingual content.
• Adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage the University’s Chinese alumni residing in and outside Singapore.
• Plan, organise and deliver bilingual alumni-focused programmes and activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues on alumni activities.

Skills

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Strong diplomacy skills

Project management skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Recognised degree

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.

NUS OAR

The NUS Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) fosters a lifelong relationship between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and its alumni. It provides a platform for alumni to stay connected with the University and each other through various programmes, events, and networking opportunities. OAR supports alumni in their personal and professional development, encouraging their involvement in university initiatives and community service. By promoting a vibrant and engaged alumni network in Singapore and globally, OAR aims to strengthen the NUS community, enhance its reputation, and contribute to the university's mission of excellence in education, research, and service to society.

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for engaging the University’s Chinese alumni residing in and outside Singapore, as well as planning, organising and delivering bilingual alumni-focused programmes, events and activities.

• Be an active part of China Engagement team in engaging Chinese alumni residing in Singapore or China.
• Work hand-in-hand with alumni and Chinese alumni groups to create a collegial community.
• Support overseas alumni leaders in the areas of communication and administration.
• Curating and organising alumni events for Chinese alumni in Singapore and key cities in China.
• Generate bilingual original content for social media posts with news and events.
• Proposing and executing effective engagement strategies to steward and support Chinese alumni more efficiently.
• Collaborate with other NUS colleagues on alumni activities, where relevant.
• Support other OAR activities as and when needed.
• Staffing NUS senior leaders at alumni events and alumni-related activities in key cities, when required.
• Drafting speeches for NUS senior leaders speaking at alumni and alumni-related events, when required.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree with at least 7 years of work experience, preferably in engagement, partnerships or marketing.
• A self-starter who is creative, resourceful and good with people.
• A good communicator with strong diplomacy skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and Mandarin, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages to effectively engage Chinese-speaking alumni and produce bilingual content
• Good project management skills, meticulous and attentive to details.
• Hands-on, adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work and travel beyond regular office hours and on weekends, when necessary.