Executive (2 years contract), Financial Aid

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 44,640 - 61,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Medical Benefits

Family Care Leaves

Wellness & Recreation Activities

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is looking for an Executive to support the Financial Aid department. The role includes managing scholarship applications, coordinating with various stakeholders, and maintaining accurate data. Candidates should hold a degree with at least 2 years of experience in administration and possess strong project management skills. The successful hire will benefit from competitive pay, hybrid work arrangements, and various development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience, preferably in administration.
• Proficient in project management and change management.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage application processes for scholarships and financial aid.
• Assist in budget and disbursement of financial aid.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on funds for aid.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree Holder

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Executive (2 years contract), Financial Aid

Who We Are

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About The Job

To help the Financial Aid (FA) Manager design and sustain an effective administrative framework that supports efficient planning and coordination of the department’s operations.

To support the FA Manager in organising and maintaining the department’s structure to enable strong team performance through clear delegation, well-defined responsibilities, and established individual goals.

What You Will Be Doing

The shortlisted candidate will report to the Manager and provide administrative support to the department:

• Manage the application processes for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid, and appeals.
• Assist in the budget and disbursement of scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid to recipients.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Schools, Advancement Office, and Finance & Business Partnership, etc.) on availability of funds for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.
• Oversee and maintain accurate and up-to-date statistics/data and records of scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.
• Liaise with MOE and other government agencies on the forecast/projection of MOE financial aid.
• Liaise with agency bank(s) and internal departments on workflows/processes for financial aid.
• Prepare information (e.g., brochures) on scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid. Ensure that website is updated with the most current information.
• Provide advisory to prospective and existing students who are applying for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.

Job Requirements

• Degree Holder with at least 2 years of working experience, preferably in administration.
• Experience in project management and change/innovation management will be an advantage. Fresh graduates with some work experience or diploma holders may apply.
• Proficient in basic office systems such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom.
• A good team player with good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude with growth mindset, and able to work independently and take initiative.
• Resourceful and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• An eye for detail, meticulous and possess a high level of discretion and integrity.
• Open and adaptable to change, with the initiative to recommend improvements for better operational efficiency, while maintaining a student-centric approach to service delivery.

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You willgainaccess to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement(Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Wellness & RecreationActivities
• Career DevelopmentOpportunities throughInternalJobPostingsandTransfers