Assistant Manager/Manager

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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About NUS Business School

Founded in the same year that Singapore gained independence, NUS Business School stands today among the world's leading business schools. It is distinctive for offering the best of global business knowledge with deep Asian insights, preparing students to lead Asian businesses to international success and to help global businesses succeed in Asia.

For more than 50 years, NUS Business School has offered a rigorous, relevant and rewarding business education to outstanding students from across the world. That would not have been possible without a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about building a positive environment to grow and groom future business leaders. And we are looking to add to our BIZ family

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Job Description

1. Faculty Management

2. Source, engage, and onboard local and international EMBA faculty in collaboration with the Academic Director and Team Head.

3. Manage faculty contracting, honorarium processing, travel coordination, and post-teaching reconciliation.
4. Support faculty with pre-course preparation, faculty-AD briefing and/or faculty-student meetup, class logistics, and post-course follow-ups.
5. Maintain accurate faculty records, teaching performance data, and evaluation reports.

6. Assist to organize faculty workshops and building up faculty pipeline with the Academic Director and Team Head.

7. Curriculum Development

8. Assist the Academic Director in reviewing, updating, and enhancing the EMBA curriculum to ensure market relevance and alignment with academic standards.

9. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and stakeholder consultations to support curriculum innovation.
10. Coordinate internal curriculum review processes, accreditation requirements, and documentation.

11. Contribute ideas for new courses, experiential modules, and overseas electives.

12. Teaching Support and Operations

13. Manage course scheduling, class timetables, and resource allocation for all EMBA courses.

14. Coordinate with teaching assistants and support the teams to ensure smooth course delivery.
15. Prepare teaching materials, ensure quality control, and facilitate digital or blended learning setup.

16. Track teaching feedback and assist in continuous improvement of teaching quality.

17. Cross-Functional Collaboration

18. Work closely with the student support, marketing, experiential learning, operation and finance teams for cohesive programme execution.

19. Support regular segment duties, major programme milestones such as orientation, commencement, overseas modules, and academic committee reviews.
20. Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance student learning experience and faculty engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (Business, Education, or related disciplines).
• Minimum 3-5 years (Assistant Manager) or 5-8 years (Manager) of relevant experience in higher education, executive education, or programme management.
• Prior experience in faculty engagement, curriculum management, or executive learning is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities; Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (both spoken and written) skills in English and Mandarin Chinese, as the role requires frequent liaison with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint) and data management tools (Power BI, etc.)
• Familiarity with educational technology platforms (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Power Automate,ChatGPT, or AI tools) will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently with accountability.

Personal Attributes

• Professional maturity and discretion in handling confidential academic and faculty matters.
• A team player who is proactive, reliable, and service-oriented.
• Curious, analytical, and open to innovation and technology-driven solutions.
• Passionate about executive education and lifelong learning.

(Appointment job grade will commensurate with the selected candidate's experience)

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Business

Department : Dean's Office (BIZ)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30656