Assistant Director, Academic Matters at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Curriculum Planning, People Management, Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Planning Abilities, Organizational Abilities, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Mentorship, Process Improvement, Flexibility, Team Spirit

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

This role is required to lead the academic arm of the Undergraduate Programmes Office in the critical function of programme management and development, stakeholder engagement and support to Management: Key Responsibilities: Programme Management and Development Oversee planning, management, coordination and execution of NBS programmes, inter-school collaborations and new initiatives Oversee management and operations relating to course delivery, work-study, internship, exchange programmes, and study trips Oversee Business Streaming and administration of Change of Programme and Specialisation Manage the provision of curriculum planning advice to students (e.g., implications of using Broadening and Deepening Electives for MOOCS, reading minors and second major offerings, etc.) Stakeholder Engagement Support collaborations with other departments with a focus on developing partnerships with industry on work study degree progammes and internships Build relationships with academic partners, industry associations, and professional bodies Act as liaison between academic divisions, students, faculty, and university administration Engage and connect with stakeholders – serve as conduit for student, faculty and industry partner feedback on academic matters. Support to Management Work with Associate Deans to drive academic initiatives and operations of the NBS Undergraduate Programmes Office Assist with the conceptualization, development and implementation of new academic initiatives, policies and guidelines for good governance Support the implementation and monitor the execution of University academic initiatives, strategic plans and work plans for the unit Review, recommend, and drive process improvements to academic operations in terms of structure, systems, policies and procedures that govern programme delivery Provide supervision, mentorship and development for the academic arm of the UPO team. Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the education sector Prior experience in a relevant administrative role in an institution of higher learning will be advantageous Strong people management and leadership skills; Supervisory experience is required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Self-motivated, resourceful and flexible in adjusting and responding to changing priorities Ability to work independently and as a team; personal initiative and team spirit in the effective implementation of projects Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, multi-task and deliver with quality and timeliness Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, planning and organizational abilities Organised and meticulous with an eye for details Proficient in Microsoft Office applications We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director, Academic Matters will lead the academic arm of the Undergraduate Programmes Office, focusing on programme management, stakeholder engagement, and support to management. Key responsibilities include overseeing course delivery, managing collaborations, and providing curriculum planning advice to students.