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Job Description
- NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme establishment, management and administration in Asia
- Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships and network of resources (companies, VCs, incubators, Institutions etc.) in host country/region to further objectives of NOC
- Work, engage and communicate with companies, students, NUS staff and alumni, partner universities, external agencies and entrepreneurs
- Assist in establishing relations with start-ups as a means for placing students, developing company-specific offerings and identifying opportunities in experiential learning, internships and post-graduation placement
- Liaise with NUS departments on curriculum, programme issues and coordinate general administrative matters for NOC in Singapore and NOC overseas offices
- Work with students to understand their entrepreneurial needs, interests and skillsets to ensure a successful internship and start to their entrepreneurial journey
- Work with other departments within NUS Enterprise, and external stakeholders in building and maintaining an entrepreneurship ecosystem, allowing NUS to position as the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Node
- Business travel and possible re-location is required.
- Management of Entrepreneurship Support initiatives, activities, events, programmes and set-ups in host locations wherever applicable.
Qualifications
- Recognised university degree with at least 3 years working experience
- Willingness to travel and to be relocated if need be, is a must
- Regional exposure and experience preferred
- Technical background or knowledge, and/or experience in startup or own business will be an advantage
- Mature disposition to deal with senior officials and students
- Demonstrated experience in programme or project management
- Experience in logistical administration, operational planning and execution of programmes and events
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to coach and guide, passionate about education
- Motivated and disciplined self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of local language in programme host country is a bonus
- Good command of Chinese (spoken and written) is essential for this role to ensure effective communication when liaising with counterparts in China
