Senior Lead, Postgraduate Academic Programs

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU invites applications for Lead, Academic—a senior role overseeing postgraduate academic programmes. You will manage PhD examination workflows, admissions, scholarships, and partnerships while driving curriculum development and digitalization of administrative processes.

Must have at least 5 years in student services with supervisory experience, strong teamwork, and excellent communication in a fast-paced university setting. The role focuses on quality, compliance, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in student services.
• Strong background in academic administration, curriculum development, or programme management.
• Familiarity with postgraduate education frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee PhD QE, thesis, reviewer coordination and ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate QE logistics, reports, and reviewer assignments.
• Attend to academic matters for PhD programme partnerships and joint PhDs.
• Oversee research exchange programmes (e.g., CSC, non-degree) and admissions.
• Oversee MSc tuition billing, aging reports, and fee waiver appeals.
• Data-driven planning and process improvement for Graduate Intake and Enrolment Planning.

Skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in student services

Job description

NTU invites applications for Lead, Academic—a senior role overseeing postgraduate academic programmes. You will manage PhD examination workflows, admissions, scholarships, and partnerships while driving curriculum development and digitalization of administrative processes.

Must have at least 5 years in student services with supervisory experience, strong teamwork, and excellent communication in a fast-paced university setting. The role focuses on quality, compliance, and innovation.