Executive jobs in Singapore

NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG) adopts a multipronged, student‑centric approach to help students make sense of their strengths, refine their skills, and demonstrate their value to employers. Beginning with the end in mind, CFG has developed a four‑year roadmap that enhances the employability of graduates through skills programmes and industry‑focused experiential opportunities. It serves the entire spectrum of students, from undergraduates to post‑graduates, offering more than 15 credit‑bearing courses in collaboration with academic and industry partners. CFG continuously innovates and enhances the quality of its offerings, providing students with the best tools, preparedness, and mindset to launch successful careers and navigate an unpredictable future.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning & Coordination, the Executive/Senior Executive will support end‑to‑end strategic planning and review of university‑wide programmes and initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring progress, managing milestones for high‑impact projects, and supporting organisational development and operational excellence.

• An energetic, proactive self‑starter with strong ownership and drive
• An organised coordinator who can multi‑task effectively, navigate ambiguity, and follow through on details
• A strong communicator with excellent written and spoken communication skills
• A tech‑savvy individual who quickly adopts new tools and keeps up with industry developments and best practices

• Plan, coordinate, and execute university‑wide programmes and initiatives (e.g., NUS Cares, QAFU, NUSOne) with clear timelines, milestones, risk management, and reporting.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across CFG and the wider university to align objectives, decisions, and deliverables.
• Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of department‑wide wellness and team‑building initiatives.
• Perform secretariat duties at the Internship Steering Committee Meeting and other stakeholder communication and engagement platforms, identifying and cascading key information on organisational performance.
• Support or contribute to cross‑functional projects or priorities as required.
• Handle other special projects and ad‑hoc tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of work experience, preferably in corporate planning or strategic project management. Graduates with no experience will also be considered.
• Keen acumen in synthesising information and substantiating recommendations with practical applications.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, coupled with professional discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders across different business levels. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage change and achieve goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (especially PowerPoint and Excel).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Centre for Future-Ready Graduates
Department: Strategic Planning and Coordination