Manager (Academic Governance)

University of the Arts Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support the development of academic policies and manage various academic committees. The role requires at least 12 years of relevant experience and offers an opportunity to contribute to the university's quality assurance and research culture. Excellent communication and analytical skills are crucial. Candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a collaborative mindset are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in an Institute of Higher Learning.
• Policy and governance knowledge in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of university academic policies and systems.
• Provide secretariat support for university academic committees.
• Support the development of the university quality assurance framework.
• Contribute to the faculty appointment and development framework.
• Assist in fostering the university research culture.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an established university

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.