Assistant Manager (3-year contract), School of Economics

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The family-like atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Admissions related activities.
• Offers for Acceptances.
• Familiarize with the programme(s) tuition fees, funding and costs.
• Handle scholarships related queries screen for eligibility.
• Support student recruitment/generating leads.
• Assist with preparation of contracts and collaboration agreements.
• Local and overseas promotions.
• Develop postgraduate programme(s) social media presence and collaterals.
• Develop linkages with SOE postgraduate alumni assist with events.
• Serve as lead/touchpoint for postgraduate student associations.
• Schedule internal and external meetings scribe meeting minutes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A undergraduate degree.
• 4 years of relevant working experience preferred in educational and or public service setting.
• Effectively bilingual with excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English and Chinese.
• Familiarity with demographics, trends and business etiquettes of Southeast Asia.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Public speaking skills tactfulness and ability to deal with difficult people.
• Meticulous, hardworking, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and work under stress to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to perform ad-hoc duties as needed.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University