Assistant Director, Academic Matters
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This role is required to lead the academic arm of the Undergraduate Programmes Office in the critical function of programme management and development stakeholder engagement and support to Management:
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Management and Development
Oversee planning management coordination and execution of NBS programmes inter-school collaborations and new initiatives
Oversee management and operations relating to course delivery work-study internship exchange programmes and study trips
Oversee Business Streaming and administration of Change of Programme and Specialisation
Manage the provision of curriculum planning advice to students (e.g. implications of using Broadening and Deepening Electives for MOOCS reading minors and second major offerings etc.)
Stakeholder Engagement
Support collaborations with other departments with a focus on developing partnerships with industry on work study degree progammes and internships
Build relationships with academic partners industry associations and professional bodies
Act as liaison between academic divisions students faculty and university administration
Engage and connect with stakeholders serve as conduit for student faculty and industry partner feedback on academic matters.
Support to Management
Work with Associate Deans to drive academic initiatives and operations of the NBS Undergraduate Programmes Office
Assist with the conceptualization development and implementation of new academic initiatives policies and guidelines for good governance
Support the implementation and monitor the execution of University academic initiatives strategic plans and work plans for the unit
Review recommend and drive process improvements to academic operations in terms of structure systems policies and procedures that govern programme delivery
Provide supervision mentorship and development for the academic arm of the UPO team.
Requirements:
A Bachelors degree from a recognized university with at least 8 years of relevant working experience preferably in the education sector
Prior experience in a relevant administrative role in an institution of higher learning will be advantageous
Strong people management and leadership skills; Supervisory experience is required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Self-motivated resourceful and flexible in adjusting and responding to changing priorities
Ability to work independently and as a team; personal initiative and team spirit in the effective implementation of projects
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders multi-task and deliver with quality and timeliness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills planning and organizational abilities
Organised and meticulous with an eye for details
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Organizational skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Attention to detail
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
