Assistant Manager - Singapore - Singapore Management University

Wei Jie

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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.


DESIGNATION :
Assistant Manager / Manager, SMU Pathfinders Programme, ODOS


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position is for Office of Dean of Students (ODOS).
  • Curate SMU Pathfinders Programme:
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to determine the training needs of student leaders and general undergraduate population, ensuring alignment of learning objectives to the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes.
  • Assist in the design and delivery of training programmes, including the effective marketing of programmes.
  • Source for appropriate internal and external training platforms (e.g. courses, forums, conferences) to meet the training needs of students.
  • Schedule and publicise opportunities to students and related administrative offices.
  • Handle operational details as well as administrative and logístical matters (invitations, venue booking and setup, etc) for the programme.
  • Collect feedback and continually review programme offerings for subsequent cohorts.
  • Tracking Student Participation and Outcomes:
  • Monitor and track student participation.
  • Collect feedback on student learning and satisfaction levels.
  • Work with other Co-Curriculum Development colleagues to assess effectiveness of programmes in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Update participation and learning records of student participants.
  • Budget and Reporting:
  • Manage the funds for the programme and account for expenditure, ensuring prudence and adhering to proper guidelines and processes for good governance.
  • Provide reports of programme outcomes to demonstrate good stewardship and account to donor when required.
  • Contribute to the Design and Delivery of Experiences related to Co-Curricular Learning
  • Support the Co-Curricular Development team's functions (e.g. development of cocurriculum modules, organizing symposiums) as assigned.
  • Coordinate the scheduling for the THRIVE Workshop series and consolidate programme outcomes for reporting.
  • Facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the programmes/activities/events organised at the department level.
  • Contribute relevant expertise and experience in fulfilment of the team's responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in any discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
  • Experience in the education sector or student development programmes at the tertiary level would be advantageous.
  • Good administration and organizational skills.
  • Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Able to write well and put together short writeups for programmes and events.
  • Able to work with others and coordinate efforts in delivering the SMU Pathfinders programme and its usefulness across platforms.
  • Able to work synergistically, collaboratively as well as independently.
  • Knowledge and experience in project and event organization/management.
  • Familiarity and experience with IT, digital and media solutions for marketing, records, reports, and communication.
  • Knowledge of and experience in student leadership development programmes and initiatives or pedagogical styles suited for undergraduate students is highly advantageous.
  • Experience in curriculum design and/or framing and measuring learning outcomes, or relevant working experience in classroom and/or outofclassroom learning, L&D or educational assessment would be advantageous.

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