Total 7 Others/Any scientific operations manager job vacancies in Temasek Polytechnic

[What the role is]

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Common Core Cluster Operations and Admin Centre (CC COAC) provides operations and administrative support to 2 schools: the School of Mathematics and Sciences (MS) and School of Life Skills and Communication (LSC).

MS offers core and elective modules in mathematics, statistics, physics, IT and programming, and data analytics for all students in engineering, technology and business courses in SP. LSC anchors the foundational modules taken by all SP students. The school is committed to develop critical and creative thinkers, confident communicators and self-directed learners ready for life, work and the world.

The incumbent will be part of the CC COAC team which provides administrative support to the various functions for both MS and LSC at cluster level. He or she is expected to work closely with all levels of staff and the schools’ external stakeholders.

• At least 4-8 years’ relevant work experience in office administration and provision of secretariat support
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven, independent and a team player with good event organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications. Proficiency in other digital platforms such Power BI and Padlet would be an advantage
• Knowledge/experience in student management systems/processes would be an advantage

Successful applicant will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing Date: 27 March 2024

If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

[What the role is]

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As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager for our Procurement team. The candidate should have good knowledge of public procurement policies and guidelines. The candidate will work closely with the internal team and provide good support to our stakeholders on end to end procurement processes.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:-

• Review of documents prior to publication of quotation/tender (ITQ/ITT)

• Review and provide feedback on Quotation & Tender Evaluation Reports  

• Review and approval of awards

• Assist with stakeholders’ queries

• Review of procurement work processes for compliance and improving efficacy

• Supervise and guide colleagues in the procurement team

• Conduct training sessions for Schools and Departments

• Involvement in procurement development projects to enhance procurement process efficacy Identify opportunities for process improvements

• Any other procurement related functions and initiatives

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in public procurement

• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills to address cross functional work issues

• Good verbal and written communication

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Hands on experience with procurement platform, GeBIZ, and Cumulus (Workday) system will be added advantage

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing date: 25 March 2024

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

[What the role is]

You will be part of Republic Polytechnic’s Estates, which is a dynamic team that oversees the rejuvenation of the campus infrastructure, teaching & learning facilities for the well-being of our students, staff and other stakeholders.

• Support as secretariat of Campus Rejuvenation (CR) Committee and manage the CR project to rejuvenate Campus Infrastructure, Teaching & Learning Facilities from planning stage till the successful handover of the rejuvenated buildings to RP.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to collate detailed users’ requirements from schools, centres, offices and departments from concept design to detailed design, including to manage the design-change requests.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimise disruptions to campus operations especially academic lessons with the provisions of the decanting facilities throughout the construction phases, including prioritising the phases based on needs and functions.
• Prepare the budget papers, cashflow projections and decanting scheduling for Office of Estates (OES) to seek Senior Management such as Development Committee (DC), Board of Governors (BOG) and eventually Ministry of Education’s (MOE) approval.
• Manage contract administration of the multi-disciplinary consultancy tenders and construction tenders including procurement, specification formulation, evaluation, recommendation and site work implementation.
• Manage the performance of the main contractors, consultants and Managing Agent to uphold the quality services.
• Oversee the project management of minor renovation, addition & alteration works including facilities management to support OES departmental roles and functions.

[What we are looking for]

• Possess background in Project Management Services, Construction Services, Building Services, Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of relevant working experience preferred. Experience in government procurement, managing multi-disciplinary consultants and submissions to regulatory authorities will be an added advantage.
• Sound planning and organizing skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• A good team player with good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders across all levels and able to work independently at the same time.
• IT savvy with digitalisation, computer-aided design (CAD) and project scheduling skills.

[What the role is]

This is a 1-year contract position as a Senior Manager / Manager, Partnerships in the CET Academy.

[What you will be working on]

The Senior Manager / Manager, Partnerships will be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships and driving corporate engagement with organisations seeking to invest in the professional development of their employees. This role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of the lifelong learning, adult education and corporate training landscape, excellent relationship-building skills, and a results-oriented approach.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• ​Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate partners, industry associations, and key stakeholders.

• Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships that enhance the institution's presence in the adult education market.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, and community organisations.

• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership initiatives with institutional priorities.

• Collaborate with programme development teams to design and tailor training solutions that meet the specific needs of corporate clients.

• Present and communicate the value proposition of our adult education programmes to corporate decision-makers.

• Manage the lead conversion process to ensure a high conversion / closure / application rate.

• Collaborate with the marketing communications team to develop targeted campaigns and promotional materials for corporate audiences.

• Represent the institution at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

• Plan and coordinate events, seminars, and industry forums to enhance networking opportunities.

• Represent the institution at relevant conferences and forums to showcase our capabilities and foster relationships.

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in the adult education and corporate training sector.

• Analyse competitor offerings and market demands to inform strategic decision-making.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate sales strategy to achieve the conversion / closure / applications and revenue targets.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to engage corporate clients for adult continuing education and training programmes.

• Provide regular reports on key performance indicators and business development activities.

• Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

[What we are looking for]

• At least 4 years working experience in the areas of Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Proven experience in corporate sales and partnership management within the adult education and training sector.

• In-depth knowledge of the adult education landscape in Singapore.

• Robust, outgoing people person who prefers to self-introduce than be introduced.

• Proactive go-getter with strong growth mindset.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

[What the role is]

Assistant Director/Senior Manager

[What you will be working on]

Industry Engagement and Business Development

• Strategise, develop and implement impactful industry-related initiatives and programmes with diversified stakeholders to achieve corporate outcomes;

• Facilitate the research of and identify leads for industry partnership;

• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships and strong network with internal and external stakeholders;

• Manage and cultivate industry partners to create value for the polytechnic.

Donor Development and Stewardship

• Develop and oversee the implementation of fundraising initiatives in support of the polytechnic’s education, annual giving, major gifts, endowment, scholarships and other institutional-related donations programmes;

• Provide stewardship and engagement of current donors to ensure continuity of support and sustainability of donations in support of education for our students;

• Engage and maintain positive relationships with donors, grant making organisations and corporates

• Lead the administration and support the secretariat functions of the polytechnic’s education funds

[What we are looking for]

• A passion for working with people, especially in account and relationship management

• 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in the education and/or charity sectors

• Team leadership capabilities, with the ability to coach/mentor staff

• Solves novel and complicated issues on a regular basis

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve performance, services or processes

• A self-starter with an open and positive mindset

• Strong collaborative and time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)

• Proficient in Microsoft Tools e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

[What the role is]
Manager (Sports Wellness)

[What you will be working on]
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to a team of student development officers.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sporting excellence and best in class IPPT participation & passing rate
• Support MINDEF’s ACCORD initiatives.
• Develop and implement initiatives and incentives to attract sporting talents to TP.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant government agencies and overseas partners to strengthen sports excellence for student athletes.
• Develop & implement leadership training programmes for sports leaders.
• Represent the Polytechnic as a member/chairperson of the POL-ITE and IVP Sports Council
• Lead dept/poly-wide events or activities.
• Organise & Lead overseas sports training camps.
• Manage CCA groups and act as liaison between students, coaches, schools and other key partners and stakeholders e.g. POL-ITE, IVP, MOE schools.
• Supervise, develop and mentor students leaders.
• Assist in the implementation of PE lessons and sports science initiatives.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

[What we are looking for]
• Tertiary education
• At least 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Keen interest in student development work.
• Organised, resourceful and result-oriented, with a high work-rate and good multi-tasking ability.
• Possess strong administrative and project management skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• IT-savvy and proficient in MS Office.
• Physically fit and able to work beyond office hours.
• Familiarity with procurement processes in the public service will be advantageous.

What the role is

This role comes under the School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS).

What you will be working on

• Setting up and managing academic systems (e.g., timetabling, TP Assessment and Examinations Processing System, TP Subject Management System, TP Student Attendance System, BrightSpace, POLITEMall, etc), which will involve managing the processes and data entry, troubleshooting issues, and addressing queries related to these systems.

• Delivering administrative tasks related to academic processes (e.g., admission, examiner meetings, academic progression, etc).

• Supporting physical, virtual or hybrid events and activities (e.g., Open House, EAE seminar, JAE, school talks, Learning journeys, Applied Learning Modules, etc).

• Assisting in administrative tasks for committees related to academic processes (e.g., School Disciplinary Committee).

• Developing automation for various work processes related to academic support.

• Handling other ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly in  Microsoft Excel).

• Effective in written and verbal communication, coupled with a strong ability to work well within a team.

• Willingness to learn new digital skills and/or AI Tools that can help with the automation and digitalisation of existing administrative processes.

• Candidates with knowledge and skills in digital automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, UiPath, etc), data visualisation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau), or survey tools (e.g., Microsoft Forms, QuestionPro) will be preferred.