Manager / Senior Manager, Scholar Development & Deployment

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Graduate Academy (A*GA) seeks a hands-on Manager/Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of scholar development and engagement programmes, including the Vista Programme and mentorship initiatives, that support growth, engagement and career development of A*STAR scholars.

The role requires someone who can design programmes and also roll up sleeves to deliver them, working with scholars and stakeholders from planning through implementation and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Strong programme and project management skills are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comfort with using data and feedback to evaluate programmes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver scholar development programmes end-to-end, including Vista Programme and initiatives.
• Manage and enhance mentor-mentee engagement and programme activities.
• Develop scholar engagement activities to strengthen connection with A*STAR.
• Collaborate with Research Institutes and stakeholders to translate needs into programmes.
• Oversee programme design, timelines, communications, registrations, budgets and delivery.
• Collect and analyse participation data and feedback to improve programmes.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

A*STAR Graduate Academy (A*GA) plays a key role in developing a strong pipeline of research talent for A*STAR and Singapore's research and innovation ecosystem. We support scholars across different stages of their academic and professional journeys and help them develop their potential and build meaningful careers within the research ecosystem.

A*STAR Graduate Academy (A*GA) plays a key role in developing a strong pipeline of research talent for A*STAR and Singapore's research and innovation ecosystem. We support scholars across different stages of their academic and professional journeys and help them develop their potential and build meaningful careers within the research ecosystem.

The Scholar Development & Deployment (SDD) team develops and implements programmes and initiatives to support the development, engagement and career journey of A*STAR scholars.

We are looking for a hands‑on and resourceful individual to join the SDD team as a Manager/Senior Manager. The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of scholar development and engagement programmes, including the Vista Programme and mentorship initiatives, that support the growth, engagement and career development of A*STAR scholars.

The role requires someone who is comfortable both developing programmes and rolling up their sleeves to deliver them, working directly with scholars and stakeholders from programme planning through implementation and evaluation.

What You Will Do

• Plan, manage and deliver scholar development programmes end-to-end, including the Vista Programme and other initiatives supporting scholars at different stages of their scholarship journey.
• Manage and enhance scholar mentorship programmes, including mentor and mentee engagement, programme activities, tracking and evaluation.
• Develop and implement scholar engagement programmes and activities that strengthen scholars' connection with A*STAR and build an engaged scholar community.
• Partner A*STAR Research Institutes and other stakeholders to understand scholar development needs and translate these into relevant programmes and initiatives.
• Manage the full programme cycle, including programme design, timelines, participant communications, registration, stakeholder coordination, speakers, vendors, budgets, programme delivery and post-programme follow-up.
• Gather and analyse programme participation data, surveys and feedback to evaluate programme effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review existing programmes and recommend ways to improve their content, delivery and participant experience.
• Develop programme communications, proposals, presentations, management updates and other materials as required.
• Manage procurement, vendors and programme budgets where required.
• Keep abreast of relevant developments and good practices in talent development, mentorship, engagement and graduate development, and consider how these could be applied to A*STAR scholars.
• Support the review and refinement of relevant scholar development frameworks, processes and policies where required.
• Contribute to other scholar development and deployment initiatives as organisational priorities evolve.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant experience in programme management or delivery, talent or learning and development, education, or a related area. Candidates with different levels of experience may be considered for appointment at the Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Strong programme and project management skills, with the ability and willingness to personally manage programmes from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple programmes, stakeholders and timelines concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and comfortable engaging people across different levels.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare programme communications, proposals, presentations and management updates.
• Comfortable working with data and feedback to evaluate programmes and recommend improvements.
• Resourceful and able to solve problems independently during programme planning and delivery.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• A strong sense of ownership and willingness to be hands‑on in getting things done.