Senior Assistant Manager, Admissions

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore, within the Undergraduate Programmes Office, is seeking an Admissions Manager to lead strategy and operations for the annual admissions cycle. You will review applications, guide offers, and oversee the admissions team to meet timelines and targets.

You will compile and analyse admissions data for reporting to the Admissions Committee, and serve as the primary advisory contact for enquiries on admissions and student administration, while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in education.
• Proficient in MS Excel or other data-analytics software.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to review and streamline work processes.
• Analytical with ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Able to multi-task and work with tight timelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication to engage stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging with prospective students and stakeholders in advisory/outreach settings.
• Experience in tertiary institutes is a plus (≥2 years).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and implement strategy and operational plans for yearly admissions.
• Review applications and make recommendations to offer based on NTU’s requirements and targets.
• Organize and manage the admissions team to ensure timely decisions and enrolment.
• Compile, process and analyze admissions data for regular reporting to the Admissions Committee.
• Act as primary contact to advise on admissions and student administration.
• Provide support for outreach activities and initiatives as laid out by leadership.
• Conduct data analysis of industry and candidate behaviour to inform marketing strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

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:
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.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Possess minimum 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the education sector.

• 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 to engage prospective students, parents and internal stakeholders.

• Comfortable engaging with prospective students and stakeholders in advisory and outreach settings.

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

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU