Assistant Manager / Manager, Education (contract till 31 March 2026), IIE
2 weeks ago
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. ..
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
- Programme Development and Management
- Implement curriculum for innovation & entrepreneurship education programmes.
- Develop and manage programme timelines, milestones, reporting and deliverables, including the GII Programme and OWSE, or equivalent.
- Ensure effective operations in compliance with university policies.
- Programme Impact and Evaluation
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the programme and its impact on the startup ecosystem.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance the uniqueness and effectiveness of the programme.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
- Identify and organise collaborative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to student leaders, faculty, investors, sponsors, corporate partners.
- Identify strategic opportunities for IIE and SMU and build relationships with key stakeholders and networks that support the acceleration of student innovation and cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset.
- Student Club Management
- Oversee and guide student leaders in the areas of club governance, workplans and finance to establish credible student-led clubs in SMU.
- Provide institutional support and cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset among student leaders and clubs through experiential activities. & events
- Financial Oversight and Fundraising
- Track the budget and utilisation of the club & programme(s).
- Ensure optimal utilisation of programme-specific funds.
- Marketing and Brand Strategy Development
- Support the development of marketing strategies to elevate respective programme's profile and awareness within SMU, locally and regionally.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Business, Education or related disciplines.
- Recent graduates are welcome to apply. More qualified candidates can be considered for a more senior job title.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of budget, grant administration and financial management principles.
- Diligent and outcome-driven.
- A keen sense of ownership and accountability, acts with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
- Comfortable with minimal amount of direction, thrives in high pressure and high expectation situations.
- Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong desire to be successful.
- Up-to-date with industry trends in the innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system.
- Deep knowledge and network in the local & SE Asia innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem will be viewed favorably.
- Experience in designing and delivering quality experiential learning educational programmes, and relevant experience. as an educator or mentor to the youth is a plus.
OTHER INFORMATION
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
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