Senior Executive, MA (Translation and Interpretation)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is looking for a Senior Executive to coordinate student and academic services for the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation programme. Responsibilities include managing applications, processing student administration matters, and supporting educational outreach and events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a degree, and 1-2 years of relevant experience in professional education programme management. The role offers a vibrant work environment and the chance to impact student success.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in management of professional education programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and delivering student and academic services for the MTI programme.
• Process and review applications, coordinate screening tests and interviews.
• Tend to student and faculty queries.
• Support seminars/webinars and maintain programme social media.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional administrative and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in MS Office application software

Proficiency in online communication software

Meticulous and resourceful

Strong collaborator

Ability to adapt to dynamic environments

Education

Recognized degree in any discipline

Job description

The School of Humanities aims to enhance its Graduate (Coursework) programme offerings, and by extension further develop its professional development capabilities through the Skillsfuture scheme. The Senior Executive is responsible for assisting with the coordination and delivery of student & academic services of the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MTI) programme. The incumbent will support the execution and operations of the programme by providing timely delivery of information and services to faculty, staff and students.

Student Admission

• Plan and schedule application procedures and timelines.
• Process and review applications, coordinate and facilitate screening tests and interviews.
• Support and execute marketing outreach, student orientation and information sessions.
• Work closely with different departments at various levels within the University for student matters.

Programme Operations

• Customer service – tending to student and faculty queries.
• Processing of various student administration matters eg. matriculation, course registration, leave of absence, thesis submission etc.

Continuing Education and Training (CET) course

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the smooth planning and running of courses.
• Provide logistical support, including enrolment, budgeting, billing, payment, hiring and class scheduling.
• Assist with CET enquiries and associate administrative tasks relating to the SkillsFuture Scheme.

Publicity, outreach and event support

• Maintain programme website, Facebook page and other social media platforms, where applicable.
• Render support for seminars/webinars.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in any discipline.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in management of professional education programme.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess exceptional administrative and organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office application software.
• Proficiency in online communication software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Meticulous and resourceful.
• A strong collaborator – ability to work well within the team and with key stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and handle unforeseen situations effectively.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.