Manager, Graduate Career Development

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nanyang Technological University Singapore, through the Nanyang Business School, seeks a senior professional to lead the Graduate Studies Career Development team in delivering world-class career services to post-graduate students. The role manages employer relationships in Singapore and abroad to secure jobs and internships for 900+ students.

The successful candidate will drive GSCD strategy, engage top recruiters, and supervise transitions from student counselling to placement across global

Qualifikationen

• Requires a degree from a top-tier global business school; MBA or Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Strong and deep networks with hiring companies in Singapore and international markets.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and interact with diverse professionals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills targeted at senior executives.

Aufgaben

• Engage with GSCD team to deliver multi-faceted career services and events.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to elevate GSCD services for all participants.
• Secure full-time jobs and internships through employer engagement in Singapore and international markets.
• Build partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers globally, especially in key sectors.
• Source and place 900+ students into suitable roles and industry projects.
• Provide student counseling on sectors and geographies and maintain activity calendars.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive/can-do attitude

Communication (oral & written)

Ausbildung

MBA or Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Nanyang Business School competes with top business schools worldwide to attract graduate students from diverse backgrounds to join its graduate programmes. The Graduate Studies Career Development (“GSCD”) team is an instrumental part of NBS’s Graduate Studies division, and aims to provide world‑class career services to post‑graduate students to develop them into career‑savvy professionals and in helping NBS’s post‑grad students find the ideal job after graduation.

The position holder will be part of the GSCD team. The key purpose of the role is to provide world‑class career services to NBS’s graduate students, manage employer relationships in key sectors, and source for suitable positions for NBS’s graduate students.

The position holder is responsible for employer engagement with companies in Singapore and international markets, to bring jobs for 900+ students.

Responsibilities:

GSCD strategy & implementation:

• Engage with the GSCD team in providing multi‑faceted career workshops, networking events, company presentations, etc.

• Identify and support implementation of strategic initiatives for GSCD to lift the level of career services for all GS participants.

Support business development and employer engagement to secure full‑time jobs and internship opportunities in Singapore and globally:

• Identify global career opportunities for graduate students, and develop strategies to engage key hiring organisations in identified markets.

• Develop tiering and engagement of companies in key markets, with a view to securing full‑time jobs, internships and industry projects for students.

• Identify and build strong partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers globally, particularly in key hiring sectors.

• Work closely with internal NTU/NBS stakeholders such as Associate Deans, Academic Directors, Program and Management Office, NTU Career Office, Alumni Affairs Offices, Development Offices to source for full‑time jobs and internship placements from existing and new industry contacts.

• Maintain a deep understanding of market factors relative to employer organisations in key markets.

• Cultivate relationships with alumni in key markets, particularly in identified hiring sectors, to help build and provide pipeline of full‑time jobs and internships for students.

• Provide timely and comprehensive administrative support necessary in securing and matching students to jobs and internships

Thought Leader for all international roles:

• Be the key thought partner to GSCD Career Leads in areas of understanding employers and employment trends.

• Support NBS endeavours in key markets e.g., sourcing for industry projects and managing industry visits.

Provide student counselling to give insights into sectors/ countries:

• Develop a calendar of recruitment activities to ensure pipeline of jobs are availed to all post‑graduate students.

• Place students in their desired roles (full‑time jobs and internships).

• Monitor student performance and growth during internships and propose win‑win solutions for students and industry partners.

• Coach and counsel students interested in relevant sectors / geographies to ensure readiness for career‑related interactions with employers.

All other tasks assigned to the role.

Requirements:

• Degree from a top‑tier global business school is required. An MBA or a Master’s degree will be an advantage.

• Good knowledge of practices and hiring mandates of companies across different sectors in Singapore and in key international markets.

• At least 7 years’ work experience, possessing strong and deep networks with hiring companies.

• Proven track record of business development including internal and external successful collaborative and leadership experience.

• Work experience in international markets will be a distinct advantage.

• Outstanding ability to manage senior stakeholders, and interact effectively with people of varying levels and backgrounds.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver high impact presentations to senior executives.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Takes initiative and is a good team player.

• Meticulous with a good eye for details.

• Able to work under tight deadlines.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU