Manager/Senior Manager, Global Innovation Internships

apartmentSingapore University of Technology and Design placeChangi descriptionTemporary calendar_month 

Why You Will Love This Role

Global Innovation Internships (GII) is a new initiative and will form a critical part of an SUTD student’s growth journey towards being a design innovator/leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. The Manager/Senior Manager will manage programmes across target geographies, cultivate industry partners, select and match them with the right students.

The GII team will be part of the Student Experience & Transformation group in SUTD. This role will report to the Deputy Director/Assistant Director, GII.

What You Will Do
  1. Programme Development and Management
  • Work with the GII leader to develop specific programmes in the target geographies the Manager/Senior Manager will be overseeing
  • Engage with Partner Universities, embassies, including start-ups, incubators, etc.
  • Manage the budget relevant to the specific programme aligned with the overall GII budget
  • Partner with internal stakeholders such as Office of International Relations (OIR), Career Development Centre (CDC), and Venture and Incubation Experience (VIE)
  1. Oversee GII Processes
  • Oversee end-to-end student mobility operations in target geographies, including onboarding, arrival support, immigration processes, etc.
  • Partner with Mentors and Supervisors to support students as they develop their ideas and projects
  • Monitor internship quality, work closely with overseas mentors to ensure students are meeting the learning objectives, submission of reports and timely evaluation
  • Drive outcome related to students starting their own businesses or working in startups - by engaging and tracking their success for up to 5 years post-GII
  1. Support Students During Their GII Journey
  • Advise and coach students towards successful overseas immersion and internship experiences
  • Connect students with the right partners to maximise their growth and exposure
  • Lead crisis management efforts when needed
Who We Are Looking For
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • Experience in an overseas market, preferably with immersion/exposure to European, North American or PRC startup and tech communities.
  • Possess 10 years of progressive experience in higher education, international programmes, global mobility or business development, with 5 years in a managerial capacity
  • Proven track record managing successful partnerships
  • A strong passion for nurturing and developing students, the ability to mentor and build high-performing teams
  • Strong knowledge of cross-border student/work visa processes
  • Experience with raising funds (public or private)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the university at international settings
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