Manager/ Assistant Senior Manager, Student & Alumni Services

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Manager/Assistant Senior Manager for Student & Alumni Services at NUS-ISS. You will shape end-to-end career journeys, from student readiness to securing meaningful employment and internships, while building a strong ecosystem of employers and alumni.

You will drive employability outcomes, partnerships, and alumni networks to create sustainable career opportunities for learners. Strong stakeholder management and AI tooling interest are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Psychology or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience with strong stakeholder management.
• Experience in career advisory, student support, alumni engagement, and internship or placement functions is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape end-to-end career journeys for students and alumni, from readiness to employment or internships.
• Build and manage employer partnerships to create a robust talent pipeline.
• Drive placement outcomes and monitor engagement metrics for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure programme relevance and successful student outcomes.
• Lead and participate in career talks, networking sessions and mentorship activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic partnerships

Public relations

Communication skills

AI awareness

Ownership & initiative

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Manager/ Assistant Senior Manager, Student & Alumni Services

University-Level Unit: NUS-ISS

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Corporate Services

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 27/04/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

We are seeking for a Manager/Assistant Senior Manager, Student & Alumni Services to play a critical part in driving employability outcomes and strengthening industry integration within NUS-ISS. You will be responsible in shaping end-to-end career journeys, from enhancing student readiness to securing meaningful employment and internship opportunities, while building a strong ecosystem of employers and alumni. With a strong focus on outcomes, you will be accountable for placement success, employer partnerships, and leveraging alumni networks to create sustainable career opportunities for learners.

How You will Make an Impact?

• Student Relations – Create a Supportive, Inspiring Campus Experience
• Enrich student life through employability workshops, masterclasses, networking sessions, and mentorship led by alumni and industry professionals.
• Support students navigating academic or personal challenges, ensuring they thrive throughout their ISS journey.
• Drive student employability by enabling skills articulation and securing relevant employment or internship opportunities.
• Internship Placement & Industry Engagement – Shape Career Journeys
• Build and manage strategic employer partnerships to develop a strong talent pipeline aligned with industry needs.
• Drive acquisition of job, internships, and project-based learning opportunities through targeted employer engagement initiatives.
• Align stakeholders (students, employers, academic teams) to ensure programme relevance and successful placement outcomes.
• Drive employer participation in career talks, networking sessions, and hiring activities.
• Proactively address issues to ensure positive student and employer experience.
• Track and optimise placement and employer engagement metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Alumni Engagement — Grow a Community
• Drive alumni networking sessions to build and expand industry connections and opportunities.
• Facilitate alumni involvement in:
• Mentorship programmes
• Career sharing sessions
• Employer connections and hiring opportunities
• Other Duties
• Adapt to evolving organisational priorities by taking on additional responsibilities and projects as required.

What Makes You Shine

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience with strong stakeholder management.
• A passion for driving student employability and shaping meaningful career outcomes.
• Experience in career advisory, student support, alumni engagement, and internship or placement functions will be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability in relationship-building, partnerships, or public relations.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Willingness to explore new areas and topics, especially the use of AI and GenAI tools.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and initiatives.

More Information

Job requisition ID : 32636