Assistant Director, Talent Development (2-year contract), IIE

Job Description

• This position is forInstitute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Translate Ministry of Education and university talent priorities into structured programme frameworks, delivery models, and clear operating processes to support consistent delivery and RIE2030 reporting needs.
  • Manage the end-to-end strategy, governance, and delivery of innovation & entrepreneurship talent development programmes, such as overseas and local internships, student venture capital training and for-credit courses, for delivery readiness.
  • Lead curriculum design, student selection cycles and stakeholder inputs to deliver high quality learning outcomes and participant experience.
  • Develop outreach and communications efforts (internal marketing, briefings, and collateral) to increase programme awareness and student participation across regional and global ecosystems.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with university policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Track programme metrics (inputs, outcomes, feedback) and prepare regular updates and post-programme reports for programme leadership and management decision-making.
• Student Leadership & Club Development
  • Lead the review and execution of a revised student club engagement and empowerment model.
  • Support student innovation and entrepreneurship clubs through programme planning guidance, governance coordination, and operational support, including periodic reviews and reporting.
• Financial Stewardship & Fundraising
  • Lead budget planning and financial management across training programmes, ensuring transparent and optimal utilisation of grants, donations, and sponsorships in line with institutional standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Manage day-to-day engagement with internal and external stakeholders (students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, ecosystem organisations), ensuring timely follow-ups and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and consolidate briefs, proposals, partnership updates, and presentation materials for programme directorates and senior stakeholders.
  • Monitor relevant innovation and entrepreneurship trends and share practical insights to support programme planning and engagement approaches.
  • Identify and steward a portfolio of internal and external partnerships spanning students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, and ecosystem organisations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required postgraduate qualification and specialization in education, business, and/or related fields preferred.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in education, training programmes, innovation ecosystems, or related domains, with senior level responsibility.
• Strong interest in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, with awareness of key industry trends and ecosystem players.
• Knowledge and experience in experiential learning / talent development programme design and delivery
• Working knowledge of budgeting, grant administration and financial management principles (including reporting requirements and controls).
• Effective project management and organisational skills-able to plan, track, and deliver multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
• Internal and external stakeholder management skills, with strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction, prioritise well, and deliver in high-pressure/high-expectation situations.
• Sound attention to detail with good documentation habits to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Ownership and accountability acts with urgency and follows through on commitments.
• Humility, authenticity, high standards, and outcome driven.
• Team-oriented and collaborative able to work across functions and support student-facing initiatives professionally.
• Network in regional/global innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem will be an advantage.
• Experience as an educator/mentor to youth would be an an advantage.

• This position is forInstitute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Translate Ministry of Education and university talent priorities into structured programme frameworks, delivery models, and clear operating processes to support consistent delivery and RIE2030 reporting needs.
  • Manage the end-to-end strategy, governance, and delivery of innovation & entrepreneurship talent development programmes, such as overseas and local internships, student venture capital training and for-credit courses, for delivery readiness.
  • Lead curriculum design, student selection cycles and stakeholder inputs to deliver high quality learning outcomes and participant experience.
  • Develop outreach and communications efforts (internal marketing, briefings, and collateral) to increase programme awareness and student participation across regional and global ecosystems.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with university policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Track programme metrics (inputs, outcomes, feedback) and prepare regular updates and post-programme reports for programme leadership and management decision-making.
• Student Leadership & Club Development
  • Lead the review and execution of a revised student club engagement and empowerment model.
  • Support student innovation and entrepreneurship clubs through programme planning guidance, governance coordination, and operational support, including periodic reviews and reporting.
• Financial Stewardship & Fundraising
  • Lead budget planning and financial management across training programmes, ensuring transparent and optimal utilisation of grants, donations, and sponsorships in line with institutional standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Manage day-to-day engagement with internal and external stakeholders (students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, ecosystem organisations), ensuring timely follow-ups and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and consolidate briefs, proposals, partnership updates, and presentation materials for programme directorates and senior stakeholders.
  • Monitor relevant innovation and entrepreneurship trends and share practical insights to support programme planning and engagement approaches.
  • Identify and steward a portfolio of internal and external partnerships spanning students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, and ecosystem organisations.
• Other duties as assigned.