Career Services & Industry Partnerships Lead

Nanyang Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Institute of Management is seeking a Career Services Executive to drive industry attachment opportunities, build employer partnerships, and support student career readiness in Singapore. The role also involves managing IA quality, guiding students on career pathways, and expanding industry collaborations.

The successful candidate will design and deliver career readiness initiatives, coordinate with academic teams, and contribute to graduate employment outcomes and alumni engagement.

Qualifications

• Diploma required in Business Administration, Education, Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in industry attachment management, partnerships, career services, or student affairs.
• Strong communication, networking and relationship-building skills with external organisations.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Immediate availability or short notice advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Chinese language preferred to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source, secure and manage industry attachment opportunities for students.
• Build and maintain employer partnerships.
• Monitor IA quality, student performance and employer feedback.
• Ensure IA processes align with academic and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver career readiness initiatives such as workshops and interview preparation.
• Guide students on career pathways beyond graduation.
• Track and improve graduate employment outcomes.
• Provide career advisory support as needed.
• Identify and establish partnerships with industry organisations for student projects.
• Engage companies to create industry-based projects and applied learning activities.
• Develop relationships with industry partners to support collaborative learning.
• Coordinate with academic departments and industry partners for project briefings and student engagement.
• Explore opportunities for industry involvement in guest talks, site visits, mentorship and projects.
• Oversee and support student-led initiatives (Student Council, clubs, leadership activities).
• Encourage participation to boost holistic development and employability.
• Maintain and grow the alumni network; track outcomes and career progression.
• Explore opportunities for alumni mentoring, networking and career development.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Relationship-building

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

Nanyang Institute of Management is seeking a Career Services Executive to drive industry attachment opportunities, build employer partnerships, and support student career readiness in Singapore. The role also involves managing IA quality, guiding students on career pathways, and expanding industry collaborations.

The successful candidate will design and deliver career readiness initiatives, coordinate with academic teams, and contribute to graduate employment outcomes and alumni engagement.