Senior Professional Officer

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a Professional Officer to spearhead AI enablement initiatives and manage digital literacy courses. You will oversee AI programs, mentor students, and collaborate on innovative projects, aiming to elevate digital competencies. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Computer Science, strong programming skills, and a wealth of experience in AI and its applications. This role promises to contribute significantly to preparing graduates for a digitally-oriented workforce.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience, with 5 in AI, Machine Learning or Analytics.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Strong programming skills with AI-related languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI enablement programmes for students and staff.
• Develop AI Competency Roadmap and manage related resources.
• Drive AI projects for teaching objectives and mentor students.

Skills

Python

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Data preprocessing

Model training

Model evaluation

Cloud platforms

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Masters or PhD

Relevant professional certifications

Job description

Schemes of Service: Professional Officers

Division: Centre for Digital Enablement

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Job Purpose

At SIT's Professional Officers Division, we bring our rich industry experience and technical skills into our work, creating a better physical environment where learning and innovation take place. We work with teaching programmes and innovation projects to improve the skills of our students and to strengthen & energise our industry and the wider community. A Professional Officer has a combination of job responsibilities relating to the following: participate in and manage innovation projects, manage digital technology related resources, and mentor & facilitate student learning.
The Centre for Digital Enablement (CoDE) drives the initiatives to elevate digital competencies for academic staff and students within SIT. It works with various stakeholders, both internal and external, in upskilling digital literacy across the organization through literacy programmes and digital innovation projects in relation to the Digital Learning Spaces (DLS).
For this role, you will spearhead the various AI enablement programmes in SIT, manage the AI related resources and initiatives within CoDE, and lead AI projects within SIT and with industry partners to support teaching and learning objectives. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering digital literacy courses to undergraduate students and academic staff as part of the institutional drive to ensure our graduates are ready for a highly digitally-enabled workforce. Additionally, you’ll be required to mentor and facilitate student learning by participating in and managing student projects.

Key Responsibilities

• AI Enablement Programmes
  • Lead and oversee a range of AI enablement programmes to facilitate the growth of AI skills among SIT undergraduate students and academic staff.
  • Develop an AI Competency Roadmap, providing guidance for SIT undergraduate students and academic staff in developing their AI competencies.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI, ensuring the continued relevancy and currency of the AI enablement programmes and AI Competency Roadmap.
  • Manage AI-related resources within the division such as the administration of software, hardware systems, and equipment.
• AI Projects
  • Drive AI projects within CoDE to support teaching and learning objectives.
  • Collaborate with industry partners, faculty, Professional Officers and other stakeholders to conduct applied research in AI related technologies.
  • Supervise and mentor students in the development of AI projects.
• Teaching & Student Mentorship
  • Develop and deliver digital skills literacy related courses or workshops to undergraduate students and staff. This includes development of learning contents and activities, providing consultations on digital skills/technology related queries, and assessment and grading of students’ work.
  • Mentor and facilitate student learning by participating in and managing student projects.
  • Any other matters as directed by Director/Deputy Director of CoDE.

Job Requirements

• A good degree in Computer Science or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications would be advantageous.
• 10+ years of working experience, including at least 5 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analytics, or a related area. SIT Internal
• Proven experience in developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Proficiency in data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
• Possess strong supervisory skills and project management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure that the project can meet the milestones adhering to the stipulated timeline.
• Enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.