Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance (3-year contract), SMU Academy
5 months 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 SMU Academy (SMUA).
- Analysis of training data and generating of reports for the purposes of audits
- Collect and compile training data from various sources, including training sessions, participant evaluations, and SSG (SkillsFuture Singapore) survey feedback.
- Analyse training data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in training delivery and effectiveness.
- Generate comprehensive reports summarizing key findings and insights from the analysis of training data, ensuring accuracy and relevance for audit purposes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including programme managers, program coordinators, and other supporting teams, to gather additional data and context as needed.
- Conduct periodic audits of training programs and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, organisational standards, and industry best practices.
- Provide recommendations for corrective actions or process improvements based on audit findings, working closely with relevant teams to implement changes and monitor outcomes.
- Maintain documentation and records related to training data analysis and audit activities, ensuring accessibility and traceability for future reference.
- Preparation for SSG's new Training Partner Quality Assessment (TPQA)
- Creation of processes to ensure the successful execution and conformance of SSG's TPQA.
- Ensure required documentation and points of contact are defined and maintained.
- Course Application Related Processes on government digital platforms (TPGateway)
- Collation and screening of new course application data from our training teams as they create new programmes CET Learners.
- Creation of course application drafts and facilitation of governance/approval/audit processes.
- Payment and Submission of applications and monitoring of application status.
- Facilitate edits made to course applications.
- Facilitate the retirement of programmes that are obsolete.
- Facilitate communication with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to ensure that application processes are efficient, that queries are answered promptly to facilitate quick turn-around.
- Maintaining the SMU Academy master list of programmes for internal processes; which would impact finance, reporting and audit processes.
- Trainer Screening and onboarding
- Vetting/Screening of trainer onboarding documents.
- Management of trainer supporting documents for the purpose of knowledge management (Curriculum Vitae, Professional Certificates).
- Issuance of appointment letters (Official appointment letters with fixed durations, with option to renew in the future).
- Creation/updating of training and enablement materials to be used to onboard our new/existing trainers to improve CET trainer teaching quality.
- Conduct training visits to gather insights and feedback on training delivery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Preparation for SSG's new Training Partner Quality Assessment (TPQA)
- Creation of processes to ensure the successful execution and conformance of SSG's TPQA.
- Ensure required documentation and points of contact are defined and maintained.
- Supervising a team of student assistants
- Supervise a team of 4 to 7 student assistants in handling course applications and grant management processes.
- Ensure adherence to Singapore Management University's governance processes regarding the safety and security of personal data, including managing accesses to TPGateway and conducting checks on data security.
- Schedule student assistant staffing to ensure adequate coverage for course application and grant management tasks.
- Maintain updated work logs and ensure timely submission of reports.
- Provide guidance and support to student assistants in completing their tasks effectively.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among the student assistant team.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborate with university staff and faculty as necessary to streamline processes and address any issues that arise.
- Other duties
- Any other duties as required by the SMU Academy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity or previous experience with Education quality assurance (PQAF, QAFU, TPQA, etc.) would be advantageous.
- Keen attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
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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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