Manager (Academic Governance)

University of the Arts Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts Singapore Ltd is seeking personnel to help develop academic policies, governance systems and quality assurance frameworks. The role includes secretariat duties for the University Academic Board, Quality Assurance Committee, Research Committee and Faculty Appointment Committee.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and strong communication, critical thinking and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an established university.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support development of university academic policies, initiatives and systems.
• Assist secretariat for University Academic Board and committees, including minutes and follow-up items.
• Support quality assurance framework, indicators and review processes for continual improvement.
• Contribute to development of faculty appointment and development framework.
• Support growth of the university research culture and framework.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the development of university academicpolicies, key initiatives and systems/processes to govern and maintain the integrity and standards of the university’s academic provisions.
• Be part of the secretariat to provide support for the all University academic committees, namely, the University Academic Board, Quality Assurance Committee, Research Committee, and Faculty Appointment and Development Committee.Secretariat support includes the preparation of agenda, attendance of meetings, drafting of meeting minutes and circulars, monitoringthefollow-uponactionableitemsandmanagingcommitteemattersincluding membership nominations of various Universitycommittees.
• Support the development of the university quality assurance framework, which includes key academic quality indicators and quality review systems and processes, and regularly monitor and review the outcomes for purpose of continual improvements.
• Support the development of the university faculty appointment anddevelopment framework.
• Support the development of the university research culture and framework.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an established university.
• At least 12 years relevant experience preferably in an Institute of Higher Learning, or policy and governance knowledge in an educational environment.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen eye for detail.
• Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.