Assistant Manager/Manager (Academic Administration)
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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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Job Description
The Office of the Provost is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to conduct academic administrative and other processes, and support programme development, particularly in Communities & Engagement and NUS Cares. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment. The scope of responsibility is broad, and includes coordination with academic and non-academic units across the University, external agencies, and community partners. Training will be provided. Further details are as follows:
- Academic Administration & Course Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage academic administration and development for designated courses, particularly in Communities & Engagement. This includes course mounting, student enrolment, timetabling, venue-scheduling, student feedback & enquiries, continual and final assessment, board of examiners' meeting etc.
- Community Partnership & Project Support: Strategic Initiatives Support. Support the planning and coordination of service-learning work/projects with community partners, including other administrative work, such as claims, budgeting, expenditure, and publicity.
- Good Bachelor Degree
- Good communication skills: proficient in English, high emotional maturity
- Good administrative skills: meticulous, logical, agile, adaptable
- Good project management skills: able to multi-task, manage stakeholders, meet deadlines, and work in teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience in leveraging generative AI tools for productivity and task automation will be highly advantageous