Manager, Student Administration (Graduate Studies)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore, a leading research university, invites applications to oversee postgraduate programme administration, admissions, candidature milestones and student support. You will lead a team delivering excellent service, manage donor scholarships, and collaborate with faculty and external partners to support graduate studies and research talent initiatives.

The role emphasizes governance compliance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration and operations of postgraduate research programmes, including admissions, candidature matters, academic milestones, and student support.
• Oversee scholarship and fellowship administration, including donor scholarships and external PhD fellowships, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team to ensure effective service delivery, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.
• Support governance, committee work, and compliance with university policies and academic regulations.
• Work closely with faculty, students, central offices, donors and external partners to support graduate studies and research talent initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Leadership

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Young and research‑intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world‑renowned faculty. A hotbed of cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow’. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration and operations of postgraduate research programmes, including admissions, candidature matters, academic milestones, and student support.
• Oversee scholarship and fellowship administration, including donor scholarships and external PhD fellowships, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team to ensure effective service delivery, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.
• Support governance, committee work, and compliance with university policies and academic regulations.
• Work closely with faculty, students, central offices, donors and external partners to support graduate studies and research talent initiatives.

Requirements

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• At least 6–8 years of relevant experience in graduate programme administration, student administration, research administration, or a similar role, preferably in a tertiary education institution.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, lead process improvement and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in scholarship or fellowship administration and familiarity with university policies and governance processes will be an advantage.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research‑intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) 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 is 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