A young and research-intensive institution, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine. It is ranked among the world’s top universities. We are seeking experienced professionals to join us as an Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement. The position will support the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur), which is part of the University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) cluster. NTUpreneur provides students with the academic rigour and immersive experiences to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial (I&E) mindset as well as equip students with the necessary skillsets, tools and networks that will help them to be future-ready and be better able to thrive in an increasingly disruptive and unpredictable global environment.
Reporting to a Senior Assistant Director, Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme, the candidate will contribute to the fulfilment of NTUpreneur’s mission through initiating and developing strategic partnerships and engagements with student groups, alumni, corporates, government and non-government organisations. S/he will nurture, maintain and steer these relationships towards achieving the goals and aspirations of the University in entrepreneurial education. S/he will develop and implement an effective communications plan, leveraging on social media, digital and physical and hybrid event platforms. The goal is to keep all stakeholders abreast of the work, growth and development of the NTU I&E ecosystem and to thereby raise the profile, visibility and reach of NTU I&E in Singapore and around the world.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in Education or Communications and Marketing from a recognised university is preferred. Any other disciplines may be considered, depending on relevant experience.
• Experienced working in Institutes of Higher Learning or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of how stakeholders contribute to the education approach to entrepreneurship.
• Experienced with outreach and engagement, partnership development and stakeholder management
• Experienced with events management, and/or overseeing events planning.
• Experienced with creating marketing campaigns, possess knowledge of social media platforms.
• Strong communications skills in both written and spoken.
• At least 10 years’ experience in senior management position.
• At least 5 years’ experience in outreach and engagement, partnership development and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in a university or Institute of Higher Learning.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Enjoy working with young people/ students.
• Possess a good network consisting of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and industry partners.
• Possess a good network from other Institutes of Higher Learning or equivalent.
  We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  Hiring Institution: NT

6. SECRETARIAT DUTIES

• Act as Secretariat to NTUpreneur Faculty Fellows.
• Function as the custodian of NTUpreneur alumni database comprising participants of our undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programmes.
• Oversee the development of corporate and student gifts as part of marketing efforts.