Senior Executive, Curriculum Planning and Operations

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's Nanyang Business School invites applications for a Senior Executive to support the Undergraduate Programmes Office (UPO) in curriculum planning and operations.

You will coordinate semester timetabling, manage course registration records, advise students on curriculum requirements, and maintain information on the intranet and website. The role emphasizes accuracy, stakeholder collaboration, and proactive service to undergraduates.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma holder.
• Related qualifications and/or working experiences in the higher education sector will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and MS Teams.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Able to exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proactive and tactful team player with the ability to interact well with people from all levels.
• Possesses good critical thinking and communication skills, and a positive learning attitude.
• Responsible, self-motivated, meticulous, and adaptive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate semester timetabling arrangements with academic divisions and resource planning.
• Support appointment and maintenance of course coordinator and teaching instructor records.
• Provide course planning and curriculum advice to students; process registration requests.
• Maintain academic information on the NTU Intranet: course outlines, catalogues, programme structures, and curriculum requirements.
• Administer Double Degree, Second Major and Minor programmes; coordinate with partner schools on admissions and registrations.
• Advise on Change of Programme and Business Streaming; process applications and communicate outcomes.
• Support MOOC administration, credit transfer, and student enquiries; review academic policies and SOPs.
• Assist in Open House and Convocation events and archive documentation.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Nanyang Technological University is a leading global university recognised for excellence in education and research. Nanyang Business School (NBS) is one of Asia’s premier business schools, committed to delivering impactful education and driving innovation in teaching and engagement. NBS is looking for a Senior Executive to support the Undergraduate Programmes Office (UPO) in the critical function of curriculum planning and operations. This role is involved in academic planning, coordination and administering of various academic programmes, to enable a meaningful and impactful student experience for all our undergraduates in the following areas:

Semester Timetabling

• Coordinate with academic divisions on semester timetabling arrangements, teaching allocations, and resource planning.
• Support the appointment and maintenance of course coordinator and teaching instructor records.
• Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate the timely implementation of teaching schedules.

Course Registration and Curriculum Planning

• Provide course planning and curriculum advice to students.
• Process course registration requests and maintain related records and documentation.
• Manage and update academic information on the NBS Intranet, including course outlines, course catalogues, programme structures, and curriculum requirements.
• Support curriculum planning exercises and the implementation of curriculum changes.

Special / Joint Programmes

• Administer Double Degree, Second Major and Minor programmes.
• Coordinate with partner schools on vacancy reservations, admissions, and course registration matters.
• Ensure programme information and curriculum structures are accurately maintained on the website and intranet.
• Provide academic advisory to students on programme requirements, curriculum planning, and academic progression.
• Monitor students’ academic progress and support programme completion requirements.

Change of Programme and Business Streaming

• Coordinate and administer Change of Programme and Business Streaming exercises.
• Advise students on eligibility requirements, application procedures, curriculum implications, and academic pathways.
• Process applications and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Liaise with academic divisions and stakeholders on change of programme and major allocation matters.
• Communicate application outcomes and support students in their academic transition.

Others

• Supporting MOOC administration, including credit transfer processing, and resolving student enquiries in a timely manner.
• Support the review and implementation of academic policies, procedures, and initiatives within the Academic Programmes portfolio.
• Manage and update academic information, guidelines, forms, and resources on relevant communication platforms.
• Assist in shared administrative duties to facilitate office operations, including the management of undergraduate email enquiries.
• Maintain proper documentation, records management, and archival of information.
• Support projects, exercises, and events such as Open House and Convocation.
• Review and improve work processes and maintain SOPs relating to areas of responsibility.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma holder.
• Related qualifications and/or working experiences in the higher education sector will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and MS Teams.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Able to exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proactive and tactful team player with the ability to interact well with people from all levels.
• Possesses good critical thinking and communication skills, and a positive learning attitude.
• Responsible, self-motivated, meticulous, and adaptive.

We regret 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) buildings, 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

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