Senior Manager, Sports and Adventure, Office of Student Life

**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Management of student leaders from either the SMU Sports Union (SSU) or SMUXploration Crew (SMUX), and its attendant Clubs
- Oversee, mentor and guide the student leaders of either SSU or SMUX, alongside its attendant clubs in the development and implementation of strategic goals.
- Oversee, mentor and guide student leaders in student organisational governance, finance and branding to establish credible student-led Sports and Adventure clubs in SMU.
- Guide and support student leaders in risk assessment in collaboration with the SMU Office of Safety and Security.
- Discover and nurture student leaders through out-of-the-classroom programmes/events/activities
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments of student activities and programmes, including evaluation of the performance of sports club.
- Oversee and guide student leaders in the conceptualisation, operations and technical aspects of students-led events and activities.
- Mentor and facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the events and activities organised by student clubs.
- Assess student leaders on the SMU GLOs at a personal and group level using the Integrated Co-curricular Management System (ICMS) through Sports and Adventure events/activities.
- Assist in the coordination, formulation and periodic review towards the delivery of SMU GLOs through appropriate student leadership developmental programmes with internal offices and external agencies/organisations.
- External stakeholder management (SportSG, National Sports Associations)
- Assist to establish new partnerships with National Sports Associations (NSAs)/sponsors/external parties to enhance the quality of Sports and Adventure cluster's initiatives/events/activities.
- Assist with the regular review of SportSG and the NSAs' policies to keep them relevant and updated.
- Assist in the review of safety management and regulations set by SportSG and its attendant NSAs and align them to SMU-based Sports and Adventure activities.
- Network with other counterparts from local IHL and overseas university to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and forge mutually beneficial partnerships when the opportunity presents itself.
- Internal operational/administrative functions of the Sports and Adventure cluster
- Contribute relevant expertise and experience to the cluster's aggregate competencies in the Sports and Adventure cluster.
- Helm and manage the cluster's marketing and communication efforts.
- Perform the role as the cluster's Data Protection Officer and PDPA representative.
- Build and maintain strong working relationship with other units and offices to promote Sports and Adventure initiatives/events/participation.
- Assist with the organising of competitions within the Singapore University Sports Council (SUSC) and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Council (IVPC).
- Assist with the management of operations of SMU sports facilities (e.g. SMU Gymnasium, Swimming Pool and Multi-Purpose Sports Hall).
- Any other roles and responsibilities as assigned by RO.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- A recognised university degree in any field.
- At least five years of experience in a role working on sports and student development programmes.
- Experience working with SportSG, NSAs or other IHLs in collaborative projects/sporting events.
- Experience in the management of sporting events and facilities.
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes will be a key advantage.
- Possess strong organising, coordinating and administrative capabilities.
- Possess strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to guide, influence and be assertive with colleagues and students where necessary.
- Experience in managing major student events.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring students.
- Good financial accounting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and able to be an excellent team player when called upon.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Ability to leverage on Generative AI technologies to develop, implement, and optimise AI-driven solutions that enhance work effectiveness and efficiency will be an added advantage.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
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