Global Partnerships & Strategy Assistant Manager

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,220 - 72,540; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, invites applications for Assistant Manager, Dean’s Office and Global Engagement, in the Office for Research. This contract post supports NIE’s global engagement strategy and strengthens international partnerships with leading universities and research institutions.

You will coordinate strategic initiatives, assist in governance and communications, and work with NIE faculties and administrative units to raise NIE’s global visibility.

Qualifications

• A University degree.
• Preferably with 3 years of working experience in an educational institution.
• Good understanding of global trends, and quick ability to understand research environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational abilities, with experience in project and stakeholder management.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment often with tight timelines.
• Able to communicate professionally and work with faculty and staff across various administrative units.
• Able to monitor compliance in policies and uphold governance of policies.
• High level of professionalism, adaptability and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS office applications or project management tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean’s Office in advancing NIE’s global engagement objectives and strategic priorities.
• Provide support in strategic research matters, including collation of reports and secretarial support for OfR management.
• Support in organising Programme Office Meetings and OfR events including retreats, townhalls and outreach to Academic Departments.
• Assist in the implementation of NIE’s global research engagement plans, including coordination and collaboration initiatives.
• Identify productive relationships with universities, research institutes, governments, and international organisations.
• Coordinate international research outreach activities, including symposia and visiting scholar programmes.
• Coordinate and arrange international research consultancies, capacity-building programmes, and strategic partnerships.
• Track and monitor progress and outcomes of international research partnerships for reporting dashboards.
• Provide governance, compliance and cultural protocol support in international engagements.
• Collaborate with Associate Dean, Global & Strategic Engagement, OfR and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Policy governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, invites applications for Assistant Manager, Dean’s Office and Global Engagement, in the Office for Research. This contract post supports NIE’s global engagement strategy and strengthens international partnerships with leading universities and research institutions.

You will coordinate strategic initiatives, assist in governance and communications, and work with NIE faculties and administrative units to raise NIE’s global visibility.