Job Description

Implement SMU brand of transformative education through out-of-classroom learning in the co-curricular space with identified learning outcomesa.
- Deliver and assess out-of-classroom student learning outcomes as developedb.
- Contribute to the review and refinement of both the pedagogical and system-interface aspects of the implementation.
Deliver to the SMU Community, Singapore and Worldwide the vibrant brand of SMU Artsa.
- Manage and mentor assigned Arts clubs.
- Oversee the appointment of and manage ongoing relationships with coaches and trainers for clubs.
- Together with the trainers, set artistic directions, training plans (including online training) with the clubs through their respective annual work-pland.
- Contribute, as producer for club performances, showcases, exhibitions, events and festivals.
- Create for SMU students a wealth of opportunities to grow in their knowledge and performance of their art, through partnerships and collaborations.
- Lead arts groups to perform and compete in festivals and competitions, both local and overseas, so as to establish SMU as a university that focuses on holistic education through the arts.
Discover and Nurture Student Talents and Leaders
- Build rapport and work with the various student executive committees of the performing and cultural clubsb. Implement and administer suitable training programmes for the clubs.
- Identify and recruit credible, committed and enthusiastic student artistic talents and leaders.
- Work with the arts team to design arts training syllabi /set out repertoires and to recruit and supervise trainers.
- Work with students to win their trust and respect so as to inspire and motivate them to strive for artistic excellence.
Produce University-wide Events and Initiatives
- Manage, as a producer, the planning and production of major events, physical or online. These include but not limited to the annual SMU Arts Festival and SMU Patron's Day.
- Develop, draft and modify creative concepts and scripts.
- Draft ITQ brief for issuance of contract to vendors or production housesd.
- Provide supervision of production crew.
- Assist in the monitoring of event budgets.
- Coordinate and execute administrative matters related to events.
- Develop relationships with external corporate or community partners with an aim for creative collaborations.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

University degree in Arts Management, Events Management, Mass Communications, Digital Media / New Media / Multi-Media / with majors in Production, Entertainment, Copy Writing, Media Management, Arts Education, Technical and Production Management.
Candidate should have at least 3 years hands-on experience in arts events management, specifically in the area of producing, arts and/or production management.
Ability to work with young adults (19 to 24 years old) and build student leadership competencies.
Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes a key advantage.
Self-motivated with strong inter-persona and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate concepts and ideas well written and verbal
Possess strong organizing and coordinating capabilities.
Good contacts with the relevant Industry's Agencies and Officials to share industry best practices.
Keen interest in the arts.
Attention to details.
Knowledge of financial budgeting.
Have a cheerful and pleasant disposition, with the ability to work in a team.

Implement SMU brand of transformative education through out-of-classroom learning in the co-curricular space with identified learning outcomesa.
- Deliver and assess out-of-classroom student learning outcomes as developedb.
- Contribute to the review and refinement of both the pedagogical and system-interface aspects of the implementation.
Deliver to the SMU Community, Singapore and Worldwide the vibrant brand of SMU Artsa.
- Manage and mentor assigned Arts clubs.
- Oversee the appointment of and manage ongoing relationships with coaches and trainers for clubs.
- Together with the trainers, set artistic directions, training plans (including online training) with the clubs through their respective annual work-pland.
- Contribute, as producer for club performances, showcases, exhibitions, events and festivals.
- Create for SMU students a wealth of opportunities to grow in their knowledge and performance of their art, through partnerships and collaborations.
- Lead arts groups to perform and compete in festivals and competitions, both local and overseas, so as to establish SMU as a university that focuses on holistic education through the arts.
Discover and Nurture Student Talents and Leaders
- Build rapport and work with the various student executive committees of the performing and cultural clubsb. Implement and administer suitable training programmes for the clubs.
- Identify and recruit credible, committed and enthusiastic student artistic talents and leaders.
- Work with the arts team to design arts training syllabi /set out repertoires and to recruit and supervise trainers.
- Work with students to win their trust and respect so as to inspire and motivate them to strive for artistic excellence.
Produce University-wide Events and Initiatives
- Manage, as a producer, the planning and production of major events, physical or online. These include but not limited to the annual SMU Arts Festival and SMU Patron's Day.
- Develop, draft and modify creative concepts and scripts.
- Draft ITQ brief for issuance of contract to vendors or production housesd.
- Provide supervision of production crew.
- Assist in the monitoring of event budgets.
- Coordinate and execute administrative matters related to events.
- Develop relationships with external corporate or community partners with an aim for creative collaborations.
Other duties as assigned.

Manager, Arts (8-month contract). Office of Student Life