Centre Manager, Student Care Services

CHIJ SANCTUARY FOR CHILDREN LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Student Care Organization in Singapore is seeking a Centre Manager for Student Care Services. This role involves overseeing daily operations, developing educational programs, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or diploma with management experience and is familiar with student care. You will lead a team to foster student growth, manage budgets, and collaborate with various stakeholders to implement effective programs. Interested applicants should send their resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma with managerial experience.
• Familiarity with Student Care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with MSF standards.
• Develop and implement curriculum to meet student needs.
• Support team professional growth and community collaboration.

Skills

Management skills

Counseling

Curriculum development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma with equivalent years of managerial experience

Job description

The Centre Manager of Student Care Services (SCS) works closely with the Head / Acting Head, and leads the staff team to provide afterschool hour services for students placed under the care of CHIJ Sanctuary for Students (CHIJSC). Together, you are required to ensure the smooth operations of the Student Care Centre(s) by complying with MSF guidelines set to bring about the best services possible for our students.

Your focus will be aimed at developing and providing programmes/services to meet the developmental needs of the students to support their holistic development, and enable them to reach their full potential. CHIJSC is run based on a Catholic ethos and values. You will work with the Head, SCS to support outcome measurement, projects and work on SCS deliverables and outcomes.

Role and Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of the centre(s), support Head, SCS in budgeting exercise(s), staff rostering, programme planning / scheduling, and resource allocation, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the centres.
• Ensure that CHIJSC-SCS adhere to MSF standards and pass MSF audit with a min of ‘B’ grading
• Manage and engage parents on matters regarding student affairs, teaching and learning issues.
• Oversee the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines to ensure compliance
• Ensure overall safety and well-being of the students

Curriculum for Student Care Centres

• Aligned with Centre plans, be involved in the development, implementation, working with SCS team and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of learners.
• Collaborate with Student Outreach and Support Services (SOSS) teams to implement psycho-educational and therapeutic programmes that help in the holistic development of the SCS students
• Introduce appropriate thematic programmes and activities that would meet the needs of the students and assess the effectiveness of these programmes.
• Identify suitable staff to manage students, conduct and facilitate programmes/services.
• Oversee programme implementation as per set curriculum.
• Develop, measure and report impact of the programmes and initiatives.

Counselling and Case Management

• Ensure necessary interventions are put in place to work with schools / Family Service Centres / professionals to counsel the students to improve behaviour and studies where applicable
• Ensure necessary steps are taken to support the needs of the students where applicable

People Leadership and Management

• Work with Head, SCS to support the professional growth and development of team members, providing guidance and resources to ensure effective instruction and practices.
• Encourage cohesiveness and teamwork in the overall management of the Centre.
• Support and develop SCS team members in implementing strategies to meet the needs of learners.
• Conduct staff learning needs analysis to identify staff development opportunities
• Promote values that would encourage staff to treat their colleagues and students with dignity and respect
• Manage volunteers assigned to support SCS

Budget Management

• Manage overall budget and running cost of SCS Centre

Community-Based and School-Based SCS Centres

• Support Head, SCS in the implementation of expansion plans for both school-based and community-based centres where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma with equivalent years of managerial experience.
• Familiarity with Student Care will be an advantage

How to Apply

Please send a detailed resume with current and expected salaries to [e-mail]

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)