Executive (Programme administration - 2 year contract, renewable)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore (NUS) oversees the two MSc programmes in the Department of Mathematics, providing end-to-end admin from admission to alumni relations. The role collaborates with Programme Manager, Programme Directors and the Dean's Office to ensure smooth delivery and high service standards.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in programme coordination in higher education, strong communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Programme management experience, preferably 2+ years as programme coordinator and partnership development in higher education.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Networking and event management skills.
• Motivated, self-starter with ability to contribute to strategic planning and work independently.
• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure with annual variable bonus depending on performance and policies.
• Appointment grade will be set based on individual merits.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of the MSc programmes from admission to day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with Programme Manager, Directors and Dean's Office to ensure programme quality.
• Cultivate alumni relations and enhance community cohesion per branding strategy.
• Assist with event management and Centre for Quantitative Finance administration.
• Provide other programme-related administrative support.

Skills

Programme management

Communication

Networking

Event management

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company description

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

The incumbent will help manage the two MSc programmes at the Department of Mathematics in response to the Programmes' rapid expansion. The dedicated person will help to support the smooth delivery of the two sought-after self-financing programmes and ensure their service standard. By working with the Programme Manager, Programme Directors and Dean's Office at the Faculty of Science, he/she will manage the Programmes' end-to-end administration including admission, job placement, alumni relations, and other related portfolios.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

• Work closely with Programme Manager, Programme Director(s) and Dean's Office to support the overall administration of the collaborative NUS-Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) MSc in Quantitative Finance program and MSc in Quantitative Finance (MQF) throughout the student lifecycle, including admission cycles and day-to-day operations to upkeep the programmes' quality.


• Act as the contact point to cultivate the Programmes' alumni relations and enhance the community cohesion, aligned with Programmes' overall branding strategy.


• Help with the event management and other general administration for the department's Centre for Quantitative Finance.


• Provide other programme-related administrative support.

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Degree from a recognized university.


• Programme management experience, preferably 2+ years of experience as programme coordinator and partnership development in the higher education sector.


• Possess good organizational skills.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Networking and event management skills.


• Motivated, self-starter with ability to contribute to strategic planning, and perform duties independently.


• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent's performance and the University/School's prevailing remuneration policies.


• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.