Manager / Senior Manager, Education (1-year contract), IIE

• This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Development and Management
  • Design and drive strategic review of curriculum for Protg Ventures programme and other innovation & entrepreneurship education programmes.
  • Manage programme timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Ensure effective operations in compliance with university policies.
  • Lead team on the strategic development and execution of Protg Ventures programme.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and results-driven performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
  • Identify and organise collaborative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to student leaders, faculty, investors, sponsors, corporate partners.
  • Identify strategic opportunities for IIE and SMU and build relationships with key stakeholders and networks that support the acceleration of student innovation and cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset.
• Programme Impact and Evaluation
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of the programme(s) and its impact on the startup ecosystem.
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of the program.
  • Oversee programme(s) reporting to stakeholders.
• Student Club Management
  • Oversee and guide student club advisors and student leaders in the areas of club governance, workplans and finance to establish credible student-led clubs in SMU.
  • Provide institutional support and cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset among student leaders and clubs through experiential activities & events.
• Financial Oversight and Fundraising
  • Oversee the budget and financial management of the programme.
  • Ensure optimal utilisation of programme-specific funds.
  • Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, donations and sponsorships.
• Marketing and Brand Strategy Development
  • Drive the development of marketing strategies to elevate respective programme's profile and awareness within SMU, locally and regionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree / Post Graduate Degree in any discipline.
• Extremely strong interest in industry trends in the innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system.
• Humble, authentic, values hard work, has high standards and is outcome-driven.
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability, acts with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
• More than 5 years of working experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of budget, grant administration and financial management principles.
• Comfortable with minimal amount of direction, thrives in high pressure and high expectation situations.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong desire to be successful.
• Deep knowledge and network in the local Venture Capital space & SE Asia innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem will be viewed favourably.
• Experience in designing and delivering quality experiential learning educational programmes is a plus.
• Relevant experience as an educator or mentor to the youth is a plus.

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.