Senior Executive/Assistant Manager-Internship & Student Career Development (Law)

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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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Role overview

We are seeking a proactive, organised and relationship-oriented professional to play a key role in managing and enhancing the Law School's internship and broader career development programmes.

This is a substantive role combining programme strategy, stakeholder engagement, systems management and hands-on operational delivery. The successful candidate will oversee the mandatory legal internship programme, contribute to wider career initiatives, supervise a junior team member, and work closely with students, employers, faculty and senior colleagues to strengthen students' professional development outcomes.

The role requires someone who is comfortable balancing detail-oriented administration with strategic thinking and external engagement.

1. Internship Programme Management & Strategy

• Oversee the administration and continuous enhancement of the mandatory legal internship programme, ensuring alignment with university graduation requirements and institutional objectives.
• Manage internship documentation, agreements, placements and compliance records, maintaining accurate and well-organised systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty and employers on internship programme matters, providing timely and professional guidance.
• Design and deliver student briefings on internship applications, processes and workplace expectations.
• Identify, review and improve internship workflows, documentation and digital systems to enhance efficiency, scalability and compliance.
• Collect and analyse student, employer and faculty feedback, and use data insights to inform programme improvements and long-term development.
• Prepare reports for management and academic stakeholders to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Supervise and guide a junior team member in maintaining records, tracking opportunities and ensuring smooth administrative operations.

1. Employer Engagement (Internships & Careers)

• Build and maintain relationships with legal employers and relevant industry organisations to expand and strengthen internship and career opportunities.
• Consult with employers to understand evolving hiring needs and co-develop meaningful internship roles.
• Promote Law students to employers and encourage the posting of internship, training contract and graduate employment opportunities.
• Represent the Law School at networking sessions, employer dialogues and engagement events.
• Work collaboratively with Career Advisors to strengthen career pathways and student employability outcomes.

1. Career Events & Student Development Programmes

• Partner with the Careers Team Lead to plan and implement key initiatives such as the Law Careers Fair, Law Alumni Mentor Programme activities, employer talks and employability skills workshops.
• Oversee end-to-end event coordination, including logistics, vendor and speaker liaison, registrations, feedback collection and post-event evaluation.
• Support the development and promotion of career-related communications via the Careers website, Telegram channel and other digital platforms, including creating, updating, and managing webpages using WordPress.

1. Grants, Data & Operational Oversight

• Support the administration of student grants and fellowships linked to internships, including tracking applications, utilisation and disbursement processes.
• Maintain and enhance systems for collecting, tracking and reporting participation and programme data.
• Assist with graduate outcome surveys and the compilation of career statistics.
• Track programme budgets and expenditures, ensuring proper record-keeping and financial accountability.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and provide operational support across the Careers and Student Affairs teams as required.

• Recognised Bachelor's degree. Experience in higher education, career development, human capital, programme management or the legal sector will be viewed favourably.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders and detailed processes.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging students, faculty, employers and senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and feedback to drive improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable working with data and digital systems, including website content management using WordPress.
• Able to manage communications across digital and social media platforms (e.g. Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn and website), and design simple publicity materials such as digital posters.
• Prior supervisory experience is advantageous.

More Information

Department : Dean's Office (Law)

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Job requisition ID : 32079