Manager, External Relations

at  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

The incumbent will support the Deputy Dean and College Management to lead the School’s overall External Relations stakeholder engagement strategies and initiatives. The incumbent will drive engagement events/activities to raise the visibility of the College as the nexus for innovation, research and business education, both locally and internationally.
The responsibilities include:

1. External Relations Engagement and Partnership Development

• Promote and elevate awareness of College of Business/Nanyang Business School (NBS)
• Spearhead and execute appropriate strategies to advance the College’s external relations agenda
• Cultivate partnerships for the College for a wide spectrum of initiatives for teaching and research.
• Identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations and engagements.
• Formulate action plans and establish relations with industry.
• Drive integrated and coordinated external relations programmes and activities across units within the College.
• Support networking at relevant industry/research forums and business meetings.
• Act as the primary administrative contact for external engagements and corporate partners.

1. Event Management and Operations

• Develop and implement comprehensive event planning for partner events and collaborative initiatives with industry.
• Lead and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and execute partner events and engagement activities
• Select suitable event venues and negotiate contracts
• Coordinate with NTU Events Office for events.
• Manage and host visits to the College by external parties, visitors and guests.
• Manage the College’s external relations budget which includes budget planning and accounts management
• Develop and manage event budgets
• Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the success of each event, prepare relevant reports for management where applicable.
• Streamline work processes and workflows

1. Support to leadership and strategy development

• Lead consultation with the College Management, to strategise, strengthen and establish industry partnership and engagements.
• Support the formulation of the College’s external relations strategies and implementation plans.
• Support College management in building relationships with local, regional, and international partners.

Requirements

• Degree from a recognized university
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in events management and partnership engagement
• Able to connect with people at all levels, establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships
• Proficient in IT, experienced in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events; and engaging online communities
• Resourceful and driven, with the ability to think strategically, creatively and analytically
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Able to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders
• Teamplayer and must be able work within tight deadlines
• Highly service-centric and customer-oriented

Hiring Institution: NTU

Please refer the Job description for details