Strategic Partnerships & Donor Engagement Lead

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University is seeking a dedicated Programme Manager for Industry Graduate Diploma programmes in Maritime and Trading with SMU Academy. You will oversee administration, admissions, onboarding, examinations, and graduation processes, working closely with trainers and industry partners.

Coordinate curriculum reviews, monitor learner satisfaction, support accreditation, and foster industry engagement through partnerships and events. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Maritime Studies, International Trading, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Communications, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, donor relations, fundraising, programme management, or partnership management.
• Experience with corporate partners, industry associations, alumni, or government agencies.
• Knowledge of maritime, logistics, supply chain, trading or higher education sectors preferred.
• Ability to engage senior executives, donors, alumni, academics, and government representatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Able to design event marketing collaterals.
• Must be able to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and strengthen donor engagement and stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and alumni donors.
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors from the maritime, trading, logistics, commodities, finance, and related sectors.
• Prepare funding proposals, donor reports, and impact statements.
• Manage donor recognition programmes, appreciation events, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate with the University's Advancement Office on donor initiatives.
• Support the establishment and administration of scholarships, bursaries, prizes, and endowed funds.
• Maintain donor databases and ensure accurate records of donor interactions and contributions.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with shipping companies, commodity traders, industry associations, and government agencies.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the SMU ITI and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate industry participation in curriculum development, guest lectures, mentorship programmes, internships, and applied learning projects.
• Organize industry dialogues, networking events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Represent the SMU ITI at industry conferences, forums, and professional events.
• Manage the administration and operational delivery of the Industry Graduate Diploma programmes in Maritime and Trading with SMU Academy.
• Coordinate admissions, enrolment, student onboarding, examinations, and graduation processes.
• Support programme trainers in programme planning and execution.
• Monitor student progress, programme performance, and learner satisfaction.
• Coordinate curriculum reviews and programme enhancements to ensure relevance to industry needs.
• Manage programme-related communications with students, trainers, and industry partners.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Facilitate student engagement activities, industry exposure programmes, and networking opportunities.
• Work with alumni to support mentoring, career talks, fundraising, and industry outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with career services and industry partners to identify internship and employment opportunities for students.
• Work with Student Exco to raise brand awareness through company visits and coffee chats with senior management.
• Conduct market analysis and identify emerging trends in maritime, international trading and supply chain.
• Ensure timely update of donorship data.
• Prepare renewal forms and follow up with donor till renewal is completed.
• Manage programme and engagement budgets.
• Monitor the utilization of donor funds and scholarships.
• Prepare management and funding reports.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, financial procedures, and governance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Donor relations

Fundraising

Programme management

Alumni relations

Partnership management

Event marketing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Maritime Studies/International Trading/Economics/Supply Chain Management/Communications

Job description

Singapore Management University is seeking a dedicated Programme Manager for Industry Graduate Diploma programmes in Maritime and Trading with SMU Academy. You will oversee administration, admissions, onboarding, examinations, and graduation processes, working closely with trainers and industry partners.

Coordinate curriculum reviews, monitor learner satisfaction, support accreditation, and foster industry engagement through partnerships and events. Travel may be required.