Assistant Director Manager, Head of Faculty Affairs
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12 hours ago
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Job Summary
Young and research-intensive Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the worlds top universities. NTUs College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum outstanding and impactful research and world-renowned faculty.
A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders thinkers and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia NTUs College of Computing and Data Science is an exciting place to learn and grow. We welcome you to join our community of faculty students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI Data Science and Computing.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to lead the Faculty Affairs (aka Academic HR) team for CCDS. The incumbent will oversee faculty recruitment appointments promotions and tenure processes while driving initiatives to foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performing faculty culture. The incumbent will also manage faculty-related operational matters including space and infrastructure allocation onboarding programs and engagement initiatives ensuring alignment with university policies and institutional priorities.
Acting as the primary liaison between faculty school leadership and central administration the role requires influencing decisions providing strategic guidance and ensuring timely fair and policy-compliant faculty processes.
Key Responsibilities but are not limited to:
Develop and implement faculty recruitment strategies to attract top-tier talent such as Nanyang Assistant Professors (NAPs) to CCDS.
Collaborate with school leadership and HR teams to streamline hiring processes and ensure compliance with university policies.
Establish faculty onboarding programs to integrate new hires into the CCDS community effectively.
Oversee and supervise a team of 3 administrative staff in running the requisite daily operations of Faculty Affairs support including providing coaching and training where necessary.
Streamline existing workflows and implement new processes for continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Oversee and manage faculty lifecycle processes such as appointment promotion and tenure in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Lead the review and enhancement of the Appointment Promotion and Tenure (APT) framework to ensure alignment with evolving HR policies and institutional goals.
Develop initiatives that strengthen faculty retention development and career progression.
Drive initiatives to foster a collaborative and inclusive faculty culture within CCDS.
Strategically plan and execute the bi-annual Faculty Townhall to facilitate comprehensive updates strategic planning and collaborative engagement across the academic community.
Oversee and manage the allocation and optimization of faculty office spaces and research facilities across CCDS.
Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty affairs-related queries from the Associate Dean (Faculty) and other senior leadership.
Requirements:
At least a Bachelors degree in a STEM-related field (e.g. Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) or relevant disciplines.
Minimum 9 years of working experience in the higher education institution with at least 3 years in managerial position.
Relevant experience in faculty affairs academic administration or human resources within a higher education institution is preferred.
Strong leadership stakeholder management and engagement skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in faculty recruitment engagement and space planning is highly desirable.
Skilled in strategic thinking and leadership policy development and implementation and operational management and problem-solving.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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.
