Temporary Business Development Assistant - SCALE-Global

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Business Development Assistant to support the academic and programme management functions. This includes conducting research, providing administrative support for short courses, and coordinating with internal teams. Ideal candidates will possess at least a Polytechnic Diploma and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. The role is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for six months with a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher.
• Prior events/conference management experience is a plus.
• Strong team player with excellent organization and customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research for project opportunities.
• Administrative support for short courses planning and management.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders for course content and materials.
• Assist in planning and delivery of short courses.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Coordination skills

Education

Minimum Polytechnic Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Business Development Assistant - SCALE-Global

Posting Start Date: 29/10/2025

Job Description

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals. All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join our SCALE-Global unit as Business Development Assistant.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent will support the academic and programme management functions of the unit. The incumbent will provide efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and coordination support to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programmes and short courses.

This role is offered on a six-month, fixed-term contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research to scope out opportunities related to projects that the team is working on.
• Administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and info packs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as faculty, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely communication of course content, materials, and any changes.
• Support the programme delivery team in planning and delivery of short courses for professionals and pre-university students.
• Assist in other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Requirements

Education

Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher.

Experience and Skills

• Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
• Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude.
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications.
• Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer-centric mindset.
• Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented and ambiguous work environment.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department: Scale-Global

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 30185