Senior Assistant Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Administration

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager in the Programme and Office Management team within the NBS Undergraduate Programmes Office to drive strategic initiatives and strengthen governance across curriculum implementation and student management.

You will work closely with School leadership, Programme Directors, and central offices to contribute to academic excellence, educational innovation, and a high-quality student experience, while overseeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4–6 years of experience; IHL background advantageous.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Professionalism, judgement and discretion with sensitive matters.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving ability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in process improvement or policy development preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and complex workflows.
• Able to handle a large volume of data.
• Able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiatives
• Administration of Dean’s Global Immersion Award
• Administration of NBS Financial Aids
• Administration Support to Associate Deans and Deputy Director
• Administrative Support to UPO Operations
• Disciplinary Matters

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional work

Analytical thinking

Communication

Policy development

Data interpretation

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role is part of the Programme and Office Management (POM) team within the NBS Undergraduate Programmes Office (UPO) and plays a key leadership role in supporting the effective delivery of undergraduate education.

The Senior Assistant Manager drives strategic initiatives, strengthen governance frameworks, and leads operational excellence across curriculum implementation, financial aid administration, and student management processes.

Working closely with School leadership, Programme Directors, and central offices, the role contributes to institutional strategy, policy development, academic excellence, educational innovation, institutional integrity, and a high-quality student experience in support of the University’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Initiatives
• Administration of Dean’s Global Immersion Award
• Administration of NBS Financial Aids
• Administration Support to Associate Deans and Deputy Director
• Administrative Support to UPO Operations
• Disciplinary Matters

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 4 – 6 years of working experience (candidates with background and experience in IHLs will have an advantage)
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
• High level of professionalism, judgement, and discretion in handling sensitive matters
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience in process improvement or policy development preferred
• Able to manage multiple priorities and complex workflows
• Able to handle a large volume of data
• Able to multitask

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU