Manager, International Engagement

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) seeks a Manager in the Office of International Engagement to sustain and grow NTU’s global partnerships. You will orchestrate logistics, governance, budgeting, and reporting for international events and flagship programmes, while aligning with NTU’s international strategy and stakeholder needs.

The role requires a university degree and at least five years in administration, with strong communication and project-management skills, cross-cultural sensitivity,

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant disciplines such as International Relations, Public Relations, Business, Economics, Communication, Linguistics, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in an administration role.
• Experience in an academic/research institution setting is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics and administration for international events, visits, and programmes.
• Manage procurement, vendor coordination, budgeting, and reporting for events and programmes.
• Coordinate applications, programme operations, annual reviews, and secretariat duties for alliances and NTU participation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic documentation to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Build relationships with internal departments and external partners to advance NTU’s international objectives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Project management

Team collaboration

Independent working

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

University degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a world-class, comprehensive university, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) partners with hundreds of institutions globally across education, research, and innovation. The Office of International Engagement (OIE) plays a vital role in cultivating and strengthening these international relationships through a wide array of strategic initiatives and activities. Reporting to the Head of the Office of International Engagement, the Manager will support the university’s international engagement efforts. This role involves managing a dynamic portfolio of activities and contributing to the successful execution of NTU’s international strategy. The OIE team comprises professionals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a rich blend of skills and experiences that contribute to NTU’s global edge. In this collaborative and close-knit environment, you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons, develop new competencies, and deepen your intercultural awareness. NTU supports career growth through both formal and informal upskilling and reskilling opportunities, with mentorship as a key driver of professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage logistics and administration for international events and strategic partner engagements, including conferences, high-level visits, and programmes. Manage procurement processes, vendor coordination, participant engagement, and budgeting for events and programmes. Manage the administrative aspects of flagship programmes and projects coordinated by OIE and NTU’s participation in alliances, including applications, programme coordination and operations, reviews, financial operations, coordination of information and annual reviews, meeting preparation and secretariat duties. Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic documentation to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners to advance NTU’s international objectives. Contribute to process improvements and knowledge-sharing to enhance operational effectiveness and team impact. Financial administration for OIE including general financial processes, budget reconciliation. Support general administrative functions to ensure the smooth running of the office.

Job Requirements:

University degree in relevant disciplines such as International Relations, Public Relations, Business, Economics, Communication, Linguistics, etc. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in an administration role. Experience in an academic/research institution setting will be advantageous. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively across diverse audiences. Proficient in all MS Office applications. Experience in curating presentations for content and design. Global perspective and cultural awareness. Collaborative and team-oriented, while also being highly self-directed and capable of working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Adaptable and resourceful, with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and good time management to achieve deadlines. Customer service orientated, good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at different levels. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive