Management Associate (2-Year Leadership Gateway)
Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore)
The Opportunity
The NTU Management Associate Programme (MAP)is a selective 2-year career development track designed for ambitious graduates. As a Management Associate you will step through a leadership gatewayinto the management of a world-class university gaining the strategic exposure and cross-functional expertise required to lead in the evolving higher education landscape.
The Programme Experience
Over a 24-month structured journey you will build a holistic understanding of organisational management through:
Strategic Rotations:Lead and participate in projects across two pivotal corporate functions(e.g. Finance IT Sustainability Communications or Academic Services) to gain hands-on experience and a broad view of university operations.
External Secondment:Enhance your versatility with a 6-month posting to a partner organisation bringing fresh cross-industry perspectives back to NTU.
Executive Mentorship:Access one-on-one guidance from NTU senior leaders gaining a unique vantage point on high-level decision-making.
Global Exposure:Expand your professional network through overseas learning journeysfocused on international best practices.
Targeted Progression:Upon completion of programme transit into a permanent corporate role that aligns your strengths with the Universitys strategic priorities.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek agile mission-driven individuals ready to drive impact in a complex multi-stakeholder environment:
Education:A Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Experience:Entry level candidates and candidates with less than 3 years of working experience.
Strategic Agility:Ability to adapt rapidly to new functional areas and synthesise complex information.
Interpersonal Impact:Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including students faculty researchers and external partners.
Mindset:A proactive can-do attitude with a genuine passion for the future of higher education and innovation.
What We Offer
Career Progression:A tailored pathway designed for future leaders in university administration and organisational management.
Holistic Development:A curated curriculum of executive training and leadership workshops.
Impactful Work:The opportunity to contribute to NTUs core pillars of education research innovation and community.
Application Details
Timeline:Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one month of their application.
Start Date:July 2026.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Required Experience:
IC
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.