Strategic Academic Programme Manager

3 days ago

Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time
Role Overview

This role will significantly contribute to the review processes of academic proposals and implementation for Graduate programmes at Nanyang Technological University. The incumbent will work independently and collaboratively across teams and be a point of contact with the Ministry of Education on new degree proposals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support academic leaders to secure approval from the Ministry of Education for new programmes, ensuring all internal approval processes are completed, proposals are submitted within prescribed timelines and assist to prepare responses to queries at various approval levels.
  • Advise Colleges/Schools on the relevant approving authority for their proposals according to policy and guide them through the processes.
  • Provide academic insights with data and governance considerations to Schools when they are designing new programmes or making revisions, and to academic leaders during the review process.
  • Support the team lead to ensure smooth implementation of academic programmes and initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders on systems, processes, and schedules.
Approval Process for New Courses and Curricula Changes
  • Provide judgement, with operation and system consideration, on academic proposals and ensure compliance with academic framework and policies.
  • Facilitate review and decision-making by highlighting deviation from policies and operational complexities.
  • Assess operational impact and system requirement in consultation with relevant functional teams and engage proposers for a streamlined requirement.
Academic Governance, Policy, and Process Streamlining
  • Contribute to policy review and development of operational guidelines.
  • Supports business process streamlining, designing of workflow, process automation, and system enhancement.
  • Assist in preparing metrics for management reporting, and attending to data requests.
  • Collaborates with business analyst and IT partner on system configurations and change request.
  • Collaborates in assigned projects from defining business process and system requirements to managing project timeline, stakeholder engagement, and user acceptance test for a smooth launch.
Administrative Excellence
  • Establish a strong stakeholder engagement that is effective, transparent, and professional, and supervise communication on academic matters by junior officers.
  • Regular streamlining of academic services processes across UE and GE to enhance student experience.
  • People manager to a team of junior officers and support staff.
  • Lead and/or support any other ad-hoc/special projects.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience preferably in tertiary education administration. A good degree from a recognised university is also essential. Knowledge in data query such as SQL will be a plus. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal skills, and planning organisational skills with high attention to details are required. Self-driven with high integrity and resilience, ability to work effectively with a diverse community is necessary.

Nanyang Technological University offers a competitive salary range of SGD $120,000 - $180,000 per annum depending on experience, along with benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

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