Programme Manager, NUS Overseas Colleges

The NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) Programme is expanding. NOC Programme Managers are a critical component in the success of the programme in Singapore and abroad. We are looking for Programme Managers to support various NOC locations. 

• NOC programme establishment, management and administration in North America/Europe/Asia

• Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships and network of resources (companies, VCs, incubators, Institutions etc.) in host country/region to further objectives of NOC

• Work, engage and communicate with companies, students, NUS staff and alumni, partner universities, external agencies and entrepreneurs

• Assist in establishing relations with corporates as a means for recruiting students, developing company-specific offerings and identifying opportunities in experiential learning, internships and post-graduation placement

• Liaise with NUS departments on curriculum, program issues and coordinate general administrative matters for NOC in Singapore and NOC overseas offices

• Work with students to understand their entrepreneurial needs, interests and skillsets to ensure a successful internship and start to their entrepreneurial journey

• Work with other departments within NUS Enterprise, and external stakeholders in building and maintaining an entrepreneurship ecosystem, allowing NUS to position as the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Node

• Business travel and possible re-location is required.

• Management of Entrepreneurship Support initiatives, activities, events, programmes and set-ups in host locations wherever applicable.

• For position with General Manager scope – manage entity daily operations, assisting other NUS departments operating in China, submission of reports to various departments in NUS.

Qualifications

• Recognized university degree with at least 3 years working experience (8 years for position with General Manager scope)

• Willingness to travel and to be relocated if need be, is a must

• Regional exposure and experience preferred

• Technical background or knowledge, and/or experience in startup or own business will be an advantage

• Mature disposition to deal with senior officials and students

• Demonstrated experience in program or project management

• Experience in logistical administration, operational planning and execution of programs and events

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to coach and guide, passionate about education

• Motivated and disciplined self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team

• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications

• Knowledge of local language in programme host country is a bonus

• Good command of Chinese language (both spoken and written) for positions based in China

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Job Type: Contract (2-year, renewable)

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Overseas Colleges

Department : NUS Overseas Colleges

Job requisition ID : 17229