Manager, Arts, Office of Student Life

Responsibilities
Implement SMU brand of transformative education through out-of-classroom learning in the co-curricular space with identified learning outcomes.
Deliver and assess out-of-classroom student learning outcomes as developed.
Contribute to the review and refinement of both the pedagogical and system-interface aspects of the implementation.
Deliver to the SMU Community, Singapore and Worldwide the vibrant brand of SMU Arts.
Manage and mentor assigned Arts clubs.
Oversee the appointment of and manage ongoing relationships with coaches and trainers for clubs.
Together with the trainers, set artistic directions, training plans (including online training) with the clubs through their respective annual work-plan.
Contribute, as producer for club performances, showcases, exhibitions, events and festivals.
Create for SMU students a wealth of opportunities to grow in their knowledge and performance of their art, through partnerships and collaborations.
Lead arts groups to perform and compete in festivals and competitions, both local and overseas, so as to establish SMU as a university that focuses on holistic education through the arts.
Discover and Nurture Student Talents and Leaders.
Build rapport and work with the various student executive committees of the performing and cultural clubs.
Implement and administer suitable training programmes for the clubs.
Identify and recruit credible, committed and enthusiastic student artistic talents and leaders.
Work with the arts team to design arts training syllabi /set out repertoires and to recruit and supervise trainers.
Work with students to win their trust and respect so as to inspire and motivate them to strive for artistic excellence.
Produce University-wide Events and Initiatives
Manage, as a producer, the planning and production of major events, physical or online. These include but not limited to the annual SMU Arts Festival and SMU Patron's Day
Develop, draft and modify creative concepts and s
Draft ITQ brief for issuance of contract to vendors or production houses
Provide supervision of production crew
Assist in the monitoring of event budgets
Coordinate and execute administrative matters related to events
Develop relationships with external corporate or community partners with an aim for creative collaborations
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferably an University degree in Arts Management, Events Management, Mass Communications, Digital Media / New Media / Multi-Media / with majors in Production, Entertainment, Copy Writing, Media Management, Arts Education, Technical and Production Management.
Candidate should have at least 5 years hands-on experience in arts events management, specifically in the areas of producing, arts management and/or production management.
Ability to work with young adults (19- 24 years old) and build student leadership competencies.
Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes a key advantage.
Self-motivated with strong inter-persona and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate concepts and ideas well; written and verbal.
Possess strong organizing and coordinating capabilities.
Good contacts with the relevant Industry's Agencies and Officials to share industry best practices.
Keen interest in the arts.
Attention to details.
Knowledge of financial budgeting.
Have a cheerful and pleasant disposition, with the ability to work in a team.
Other Information
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
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