Manager / Senior Manager (3-year contract), UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute

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

• AEI (Asian Enterprise Institute) 3.0 Community Engagement
  • To work closely with Head, Institute to develop the objectives, structure, programme on subsequent outreach and engagement activities, in support for AEI's Growth in Asia Strategy.
• Programme Management for ELT (Enterprise Leadership for Transformation Programme)
  • Managing participants' expectations of programme requirements & address arising concerns/request
    • Assist in the preparation & execution of the recruitment process (interview, selection, onboarding) to ensure - smooth delivery of the recruitment process.
    • Manage participants expectations & ensure they are engaged throughout the entire programme.
    • Manage enquiries from potential participants.
  • Stakeholders Management (Trainers & Coaches)
    • Ensure smooth delivery of quality administration in curriculum & BGP (Business Growth Plan).
    • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure programme objectives are met & quality of work is delivered.
  • ELT Overseas Immersion
    • Ensure smooth delivery of quality administration & planning.
    • Management of trip during travelling to ensure safe and quality trip experience for ELT participants.
    • Bond building with the ELT participants to foster good working relationships.
  • ELT Publicity Events (Marketing & Alumni)
    • Ideation of topics & theme to suit learning needs for participants.
    • Ensure smooth delivery of quality administration for events.
    • Actual execution to ensure smooth delivery and maximum turnout for events.
    • Bond building with the participants to foster good working relationships.
  • Event Management (SME Development Series)
    • Liaison with speakers and partners for pre-event preparations to ensure that all logistic requirements are prepared for smooth delivery of events.
    • Preparation of event mailers, working with partners to promote the event, and monitoring of registration, in order to ensure maximum turnout for the events.
    • Oversee event execution to ensure smooth delivery of events and that all guests attending our events are well-taken care of.
    • Conduct post event evaluations for improvements and planning purposes
  • Matters that relate to UOB-SMU AEI, which from time to time may arise, e.g. liaising with UOB and other external parties on events, etc.

• Basic degree (specialization in business management preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in stakeholders management and external facing functions.
• At least 6 years' of working experience.
• Outgoing personality and enjoys engagement with people of all levels.
• Excellent communication skill (verbal and written) is a must.
• Maturity and personality to engage industry professionals, SMEs/entrepreneurs/business leaders and board members.
• Great stakeholders management skills, able to mediate issues between SMEs, project advisors and student consultants.
• Some experience in website content management or other online platforms will be an advantage.
• Strong administrative skill is highly essential; independent and able to work under minimum supervision.

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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.