Assistant Director, Academic Planning

As NTU advances its education vision and shapes undergraduate learning for the future the Assistant Director for Associate Provost (Undergraduate Education) will play a pivotal role in designing enabling and safeguarding NTUs undergraduate education ecosystem.

This role is both strategic and hands-on: you will translate academic vision into action by reviewing and shaping policies enabling innovative curriculum development ensuring quality assurance and driving initiatives that prepare NTU students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. You will work closely with senior academic leaders leveraging best practices from top global universities while ensuring NTUs values of academic excellence integrity and innovation remain central.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of undergraduate education at a world-class university while working in a collaborative forward-looking team.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Strategy Development
  • Research global best practices and propose education strategies aligned with NTUs long-term academic priorities.
  • Support the review and development of undergraduate policies and frameworks ensuring coherence across disciplines.
• Curriculum & Academic Quality
  • Review and advise on curriculum and course proposals from Colleges and Schools.
  • Oversee policy and governance for MOOCs and digital learning ensuring timely updates.
  • Administer and manage quality assurance and reporting on undergraduate programme performance risks and outcomes.
• Programme & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Drive implementation of undergraduate initiatives
  • Serve as secretariat for undergraduate-related committees and liaise across academic and administrative units.
  • Facilitate workshops and engagements with faculty and stakeholders to support policy adoption and innovation.
• Institutional Contribution
  • Strengthen NTUs undergraduate education by working collaboratively with the Registrars Office SASD and academic colleges.
  • Ensure policies and programmes reflect NTUs commitment to integrity student development and global competitiveness.
  • Assist APUE office in implementing ensuring monitoring and reporting of the successful rollout of NTU undergraduate education initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelors degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education curriculum development or academic policy.
• Familiarity with global undergraduate education trends and NTUs operating context.
• Understanding of higher education business models and governance.
• Proven experience in programme management policy development and academic operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Academic Advising & Policy Expertise Ability to support students faculty and staff with sound guidance grounded in policy knowledge.
• Business Partnering Collaborative mindset to engage across Colleges Schools and administrative divisions.
• Programme Management & Systems Thinking Strong planning organisation and analytical skills to drive initiatives and manage complexity.
• Communication & Facilitation Excellent written and verbal communication; skilled in leading discussions workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Policy Enforcement & Governance Ability to uphold academic standards ensure compliance and monitor risks effectively.

Attributes & Attitude

• Strategic thinker with an eye for detail.
• Values-driven with a strong commitment to academic integrity and NTUs mission.
• Adaptable and resilient in navigating change.
• Curious and forward-looking with a passion for shaping the future of undergraduate education.
• Collaborative and empathetic with the ability to influence and inspire others.

We request applicants to submit a cover letter alongside an updated resume/ CV.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.