Senior Assistant Manager, Student Sports

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

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking a proactive professional to support its student-athlete ecosystem within the Student and Academic Services Department. You will administer high-performance athlete support frameworks, recruit athletes, and coordinate partnerships to enhance sports excellence.

Joining the Student Affairs Office, you will manage events, liaise with external bodies, and ensure athlete-friendly academic arrangements while upholding governance and risk standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Science/ Sports Management or related discipline.
• Experience in student affairs, sports administration, programme management, or stakeholder engagement.
• Willing to work irregular hours with rotating duty roster across weekday evenings and/or weekends to support sports events.

Responsibilities

• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g., SSP, HPSI, government agencies) to advance student-athlete development and high-performance outcomes.
• Coordinate collaborative initiatives and liaise with National Sport Associations and other organisations for major events.
• Administer support for national/high-performance student-athletes, align with university objectives, and assist admissions/funding processes.
• Monitor athletes’ progress and coordinate support services; assist in event planning for university/inter-varsity/national sport events.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Event management

Program management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Sports Management

Job description

The Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) provides comprehensive support across the student life cycle—from admission and matriculation to graduation and beyond. SASD works closely with schools, colleges, and autonomous institutes to ensure a seamless and enriching academic journey. Within SASD, the Student Affairs Office (SAO) plays a central role in shaping student life through leadership development, student-led activities, residential life, integration efforts, community engagement, arts, and sports. The successful candidate will contribute to broader initiatives aimed at supporting and strengthening NTU’s student-athlete ecosystem through the administration of high-performance athlete support frameworks, recruitment of high-performance athletes, management of student sports organisations, and coordination of key partnerships and sporting initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Student-Athlete Support & Programmes

Manage engagement with external stakeholders such as Singapore Sports School (SSP), the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI) and other government agencies or stakeholders to advance student-athlete development and high-performance sport outcomes. Coordinate collaborative initiatives and maintain effective working relationships with external organisations. Where applicable, be the point-of-contact to liaise with the relevant National Sport Association and/or other relevant organisations for major events (e.g., ASEAN University Games 2030). Administer support for national and high-performance student-athletes to align with the University’s objectives. This includes liaising with Office of Admissions and Schools to facilitate admissions processes and/or funding programmes, preparing for athlete onboarding and working with College/Schools to facilitate athlete-friendly academic arrangements during the semesters. Maintain database of prospective high-performance athlete, monitor athletes’ progress and provide coordination of support services. Support planning and execution of university, inter-varsity, and national sporting events. Support outreach, engagement activities, and recruitment initiatives. Assist in policy development, planning, and stakeholder coordination efforts.

Student Sports Management & Governance

Oversee operations of assigned varsity teams and recreational sports clubs. Guide and support student leaders in programme planning, governance, and operations. Ensure compliance with university policies, safety, and risk management standards. Assist in strengthening processes and frameworks for student sports organisations.

Requirements

Degree in Sports Science/ Sports Management, or a related discipline. Relevant experience in student affairs, sports administration, programme management, or stakeholder engagement. Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities. Experience managing events, programmes, and operational activities. Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities. Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of sports development, athlete support frameworks, and university sports environments is advantageous. Familiarity with governance, compliance, and risk management practices. Passion for student development and sports excellence. Able to work irregular hours as there will be rotating duty roster across weekday evenings and/or weekends to support sports events. Where applicable, appropriate time off will be given. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) 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 has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) building, 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 About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive