Student Leadership & Talent Development Manager

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to oversee the Student Talent Development Programmes and manage scholarship initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in similar roles. Key responsibilities include developing operational strategies, collaborating with educational institutions, and monitoring program effectiveness. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a contract for 1 year with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing initiatives like leadership programs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational strategies for student talent development programmes.
• Collaborate with colleges to design and deliver training sessions.
• Monitor effectiveness of talent development programmes and adjust as necessary.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Details

• Working hours:Mon to Thur (8.30am to 5.45pm) and Fri (8.30am to 5.15pm)

• Location:West

• Duration:1 year contract (extendable / convertible)

Job Descriptions

Student Talent Development Programmes

• Develop and implement operational strategies for the management of talent development programmes aimed at developing undergraduate student talents.

• Work with colleges, schools, offices, and vendors to design and deliver training sessions and workshops, mentoring initiatives to enhance talent skills, and develop strategies to attract students into the programme.

• Monitor the effectiveness of talent development programmes and make adjustments as needed.

• Budgeting and expenditure tracking.

Talent Scholarship Application

• Collaborate with colleges, schools, and various offices to develop marketing and promotional strategies and materials.

• Manage scholarship initiatives, including the application process, selection criteria, and identifying/inviting panellists of domain experts and interviews.

• Establish ongoing relationships with domain experts/interview panellists and scholarship recipients, providing support during the application process and throughout the recipient’s educational journeys.

• Maintain accurate records of scholarship recipients and programme impact.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Education, Event Management).

• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience managing initiatives such as leadership programs, scholarships, or symposiums.

• Possess strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail abilities, ensuring high-quality execution of initiatives.

• Proficiency in using project management tools and software.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in cross-functional teams.

• A passion for education, student talent attraction and development, and fostering growth opportunities.

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