Executive Officer, Global Engagement (3-month contract)

NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious arts institution in Singapore is seeking an Executive Officer to join its Global Engagement team. The role involves supporting the planning and execution of global engagement activities, managing student exchange programs, and producing newsletters. Candidates are required to hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in graphic design or social media marketing are advantageous. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to arts education at an internationally recognized institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Comfortable with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and documentation of projects.
• Liaise with faculties on course mapping and student exchange agreements.
• Produce biannual newsletter and manage webpage updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Design skills

Social media marketing

Education

Degree in Arts, Politics, International Relations, Communication, Business, Engineering, Law, or comparable fields

Job description

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation seeks an administratively strong Executive Officer to join its Global Engagement team of the Strategic Development & Global Engagement Division.

Incepted in 2024, the Global Engagement team at NAFA oversees international partnerships with institutions and industries. The team coordinates and communicates NAFA’s global engagement activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the planning, execution, and documentation of projects under the Global Engagement team of the Strategic Development & Global Engagement Division. The incumbent is responsible for end-to-end liaising and logistics of a new student exchange programme, and supporting the Global Engagement Lead in the production of newsletter, webpage updates, and hosting of delegates.

You will liaise with faculties and departments on course mapping, credit transfer, and student exchange partnership agreements; disseminating information, managing applications, and coordinating nomination and acceptance with partner applications.

In addition, you will support in the production of a biannual newsletter by extracting relevant information from the organisation’s internal reports, copywriting EDM on the issue’s launch, and tracking its online analytics; support the timely updating of global engagement and partnerships webpages by reviewing, proposing, and administering changes; and support the hosting of delegates during campus visits through venue booking, booking of personnel, refreshments preparation, and documentation.

Requirements

1. You should possess at least a Degree in Arts, Politics, International Relations, Communication, Business, Engineering, Law, or comparable fields, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
2. A strong understanding of global education or international arts will be valuable. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required. Design and editorial skills will be added advantages.
3. To succeed in this role, you should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), or equivalent, and comfortable with IT systems. Experience in graphic design, social media marketing, and publishing will be beneficial.
4. You should be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures and complete tasks accurately and punctually, and the ability to prioritise and balance working on multiple projects. The ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders is also important.

If you have a passion for the arts or global education, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.