Deputy Director, Overseas Entrepreneurship Program

3 days ago

Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

Reporting to the Program Director, the incumbent will head the global placement operations of the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (“OEP”) including oversight of overseas OEP representatives in 8 locations globally.

**Responsibilities**

**Program Management**
- Drive the global placement operations of the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (“OEP”) including oversight of overseas OEP representatives in 8 locations globally
- Supervise program for quality and provide an oversight processes and obligations in compliance to MOE Global Innovation Alliance (“GIA”) goals and objectives
- Ensure integrity of OEP data for MOE Global Innovation Alliance grant reporting
- Lead team of OEP placement managers in selection and placement of targeted number of students in OEP locations globally

**Geographic expansion and internship placement**
- Ensure diversity in overseas start-ups qualified to offer internship places
- Responsible for uncovering and developing relationship with new startup partners in ASEAN, USA and Israel to offer internship opportunities
- Identify and develop new markets and locations for overseas internship placements
- Ensure diversity in overseas start-ups qualified to offer internship places

**Government Relations and liaison**
- Main liaison between OEP and key government agencies like Enterprise Singapore and EDB under GIA
- Develop partnership with government agencies to engage startup ecosystems overseas
- Assist the Program Director in reporting and communication with NTU senior management and government ministries and statutory boards in all GIA matters.

**Marketing and OEP alumni engagement**
- Conceptualise, develop and lead the execution of marketing strategy to encourage participation in the program amongst the NTU undergraduate population
- Lead in establishing linkages with past and present OEP participants to build a vibrant alumnus to promote entrepreneurship
- Plan and coordinate outreach events, student workshops and OEP Alumni activities
- Engage various colleges and schools in NTU to increase awareness of OEP and encourage student participation

**Compliance**
- Oversee and manage program expenditure and ensure compliance to MOE Global Innovation Alliance grant guidelines.
- Track and monitor student employment and venture building activities after graduation as a requirement of GIA grant reporting

**Requirements**:

- At least a degree holder with at least 15 years of working experience
- Resourceful, team player and a problem solver with attention to details
- Working experience in startups, venture capitalists, incubators and accelerators would be a huge plus
- Experience in tertiary education sector, overseas internship placement or business development in ASEAN, US and Europe would be an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage undergraduates
- Willingness to travel at short notice

Hiring Institution: NTU

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