Senior Assistant Manager, Admissions

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Admissions Officer to enhance the student recruitment process. The role involves developing strategies for the admissions exercise, managing application reviews, and providing support for outreach initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in MS Excel, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in tertiary education is advantageous. This position offers an engaging environment, ideal for those who enjoy working with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel or other data-analytics software needed.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in tertiary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategy for yearly admissions exercise.
• Review applications based on admission requirements.
• Organize admissions team work for efficient decision-making.
• Compile and analyze admissions data for reporting.
• Act as primary contact for admissions and student administration.

Skills

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Excel

Data-analytics software

Job description

Overview

This position is part of the Marketing, Outreach & Admissions arm within the Undergraduate Programmes Office, performing the critical function of supporting admissions, thereby enhancing and enriching the experience of prospective students.

Responsibilities

1. Admissions

• Develop, manage and implement strategy and operational plans for the yearly admissions exercise

• Review applications and make recommendations to offer based on NBS’ admission requirements and targets

• Organize and manage the work of the admissions team to ensure efficient decision-making according to the timeline for admissions and enrolment.

• Compile, process and analyze admissions data for regular and up-to-date reporting to the Admissions Committee.

• Act as the primary point of contact to provide advisory for enquiry on admissions and student administration.

• Provide support for outreach activities and initiatives as laid out by the Assistant Director, Marketing, Outreach & Admissions

• Conduct data analysis of the industry and candidates’ behaviour to complement the development of marketing strategies

2. Peer Tutoring

• Oversee administration of peer tutoring scheme include includes recruitment of peer tutors and payment

Requirements

• Bachelor degree

• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel or other data-analytics software

• Proficient in MS suites of software

• Ability to review and streamline work processes

• Analytical and ability to make data-driven decision

• Able to multi-task and work with tight timeline.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Outgoing and enjoy interacting with people

• Candidates with previous working experience in tertiary institutes (at least 2 years) will have an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.