Associate Director/ Senior Manager, Student & Alumni Engagement

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a dynamic individual to enhance alumni engagement and forge industry partnerships. The role involves cultivating a vibrant alumni network, securing internship opportunities for students, and utilizing AI tools for personalized student support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, with strong skills in people management and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience with strong people management skills.
• Ability to leverage digital platforms and AI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to grow the alumni community through strategic events and outreach.
• Secure diverse, high-quality internship placements for students.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions with alumni.

Skills

People management

Digital platforms

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Overview

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job description

Are you passionate about building communities and creating meaningful connections that shape futures? Join us (NUS-ISS) in a dynamic role where you'll lead the charge in cultivating a vibrant alumni network and forging impactful industry partnerships that empower students and elevate institutional growth - all while leveraging AI tools to enhance engagement and deliver smarter, more personalized student support.

Alumni Engagement

• Grow and energize the alumni community through strategic events and outreach.
• Foster alumni involvement in mentorship, career development, and institutional advancement.
• Strengthen alumni ties to create internship, employment, and industry sharing opportunities for students.
• Leverage alumni networks to secure business development and partnership leads.
• Collaborate with Marketing to showcase alumni success and drive engagement.
• Use AI tools to personalize outreach, analyze engagement trends, and optimize alumni communications.

Internship Placement & Industrial Engagement

• Lead efforts to secure diverse, high-quality internship placements for students.
• Act as the key connector between students, the institution, and employers.
• Build strong relationships with industry to align talent needs and placement strategies.
• Collaborate on postgraduate placements and support curriculum development with insights on emerging skills.

Student Relations

• Champion initiatives that enrich campus life and bridge learning with industry expectations.
• Organize engaging workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions with alumni and professionals.
• Leverage AI tools to provide smart career coaching, resume editing, and personalized guidance to students.
• Support students in managing challenges impacting on their campus life or the progression in their studies.

What Makes you Shine

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 10 years of working experience with strong people management skills.
• Passionate about building a vibrant alumni community. Preferably an existing active alumnus/alumna.
• Ability to leverage digital platforms and AI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proven public relations and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

More Information

Job requisition ID : 30663