Academic Services Associate

DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Join a rapidly growing organisation that has over 250 full-time employees and operates from
13 centres and other locations in Singapore

The Dyslexia Association of Singapore Limited (DAS Ltd) provides a continuum of services for
children with dyslexia and other specific learning differences, their parents, mainstream
teachers and other professionals in the field of dyslexia in Singapore.

DAS Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of DAS Ltd, with the mission to empower special
education professionals and caregivers to help people with special educational needs
achieve their full potential. DAS Academy delivers a wide range of courses including a
Masters degree, Specialist Diplomas, Certificates and Workshops.

Position Academic Services Associate
Subsidiary DAS Academy
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Academic Services Associate reports to the Head of DAS Academy via the Assistant
Head of DAS Academy, and is based at DAS REX House (although this may change in line
with the operations of DAS Academy).

The areas of responsibility include:

Administration
- Assisting all functions of the Academic Services team to ensure the smooth
running of the front office.
- Ensuring all academic-related enquiries from students and organisations, either
- Maintaining the electronic student management system, ensuring data is
accurate and input/updated in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant
procedures, and that confidentiality is maintained as appropriate.
- Providing support to lecturers in terms of photocopying of training materials,
room set-up and technical assistance.
- Distributing, processing and uploading student and staff feedback questionnaires
for lecturers' view.
- Managing the borrowing of library and training resources.
- Managing the booking of the training and lecture rooms.
- Purchasing and maintaining inventory of stationery and refreshments for

students.

Student Affairs
- Managing the student registration and related processes to ensure students are

fully enrolled.
- Updating student records of achievement into student management system,

producing and disseminating academic progress reports and transcripts in an

accurate and timely manner.
- Providing support to students enrolled in DAS Academy programmes.

Finance
- Collecting fees and issuing receipts.
- Managing petty cash and making bank deposits, keeping a proper record which

has to be submitted to the Finance Department via the line manager.
- Ensuring accurate and timely collection statement submission to Finance

Department.

Academy, for example, the Parent Training Grant, SkillsFuture and Professional
Capability Grant.

Reporting
- Assist in compilation or update of information for weekly reports pertaining to

student enrolment in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist in the compilation or update of information as required by the Committee

for Private Education (CPE).

Others
- Providing support in DAS Academy events such as DAS Academy Student

Graduation.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Head and Assistant Head

of DAS Academy.

Working Hours

when the exigencies of the DAS’ operation requires it. This may include evenings, Saturdays
and Sundays. All staff are required to work 44 hours per week, excluding lunch break. There
may be circumstances where staff are required to report for work more than 5 times a
week.

COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies (Core):
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Accountability
Ability to work well in a team

Technical Competencies (Skills):
Microsoft Office
Database software

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Education:

Diploma or
equivalent
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of admin

experience at DAS

Other Skills & Knowledge:
Ability to multi-task

and adapt to a
changing work
environment

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
benefits. The DAS Academy also awards training incentives to deserving staff.

LEARNING AND SUPPORT
On the job training and guidance will be provided. You will be supervised in your work by
the Assistant Head of DAS Academy.

APPLICATION DETAILS

1. DAS Employment Application Form, duly completed (form can be downloaded from
the Careers page of our website)

2. Resume