Business Development Assistant, SCALE

Business Development Assistant, SCALE - Global Posting Start Date: 12/11/2025The NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS' lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future. Through SCALE, youth and working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up‐skill/re‐skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS' suite of innovative, world‐class continuing and lifelong education offerings. Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part‐time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals. All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency. About the Role To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join our SCALE‐Global as a contingent staff. Reporting to the Senior Manager/Manager (SCALE‐Global), the incumbent assists in a wide range of duties that need to be executed in an effective and efficient manner to support the smooth functioning of the unit. This role is offered on a 6‐month fixed‐term contract basis, subject to renewal. Key Duties & Responsibilities Handle general public enquiries about the programmes Finalise programmes, draft outline contracts and instructor engagement for approval and processing Follow up with clients on programme details including interim changes Liaise with Operations on programmes as well as problem solving where required Administrative support for programmes planning and events management Other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HO The position will help to train the following skillsets: Market Research Business Development Marketing & Communication Client Relationship Finance and Billing Data Analytics Operation Requirements Academic & Professional Certification: Diploma/Undergraduate or equivalent preferred IT savvy and proficient in MS Office application Experience & Attribute Preferably 1‐2 years of related working experience Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude, eager to learn and willing to take initiatives. Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer‐centric mindset Effectively bilingual, able to communicate fluently in Mandarin (both verbal and written) with clients in China. Candidates with China background who are able to understand and appreciate China business culture would be preferred Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast‐paced, results‐oriented and ambiguous work environment More Information Location: Kent Ridge Campus Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education Department: Scale‐Global Employee Referral Eligible: No Job requisition ID: 30463Apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr