Manager, Student Administration (Graduate Studies)

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) invites suitable candidates to apply for the role of Manager, Student Administration (Graduate Studies) within CCDS. The role reports to the Head of Research and Graduate Programmes and oversees the administration and operations of CCDS’s graduate research programmes and talent initiatives.

The incumbent will ensure strong governance, smooth programme delivery, and high-quality support for students, faculty, donors, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in graduate programme administration, student administration, research administration, or a similar role.
• 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.

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

Graduate admin

Team leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

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.

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the Manager, Student Administration (Graduate Studies) position with CCDS. Reporting to the Head, Research and Graduate Programmes, the incumbent will lead the administration and operations of CCDS’s graduate research programmes and research talent initiatives, ensuring strong governance, smooth programme delivery, and high-quality support for students, faculty, donors, and external partners.

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.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU