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Singapore Management University

Executive / Senior Executive (Admissions & Services), OPGPP

2-4 Years
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Job Description

  • This position is forOffice of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP).
  • Admission Counselling
    • Support admissions counselling activities for assigned programmes and regions.
    • Advise prospective students and admitted candidates, conduct information sessions with faculty, and support conversion efforts.
    • Provide high standard of service and customer experience to prospective candidates, addressing their queries promptly and effectively.
    • Liaise with programme offices on admissions timelines, interview arrangements, and applicant queries.
  • Yield Management
    • Coordinate yield activities to support offer acceptance and enrolment for assigned programmes.
    • Support the execution of engagement activities (e.g. conversion events, follow-up communications, student sharing sessions) to strengthen admitted candidates commitment.
    • Track offer-to-accept and accept-to-enrol conversion data and flag trends or concerns to the Head (Admissions & Services).
  • Application and Scholarship Services
    • Process applications end-to-end, including document checks, credential verification, interview coordination, and offer issuance.
    • Administer scholarships and financial aid schemes, providing applicants with timely and accurate information to support decision-making and yield.
    • Ensure adherence to admissions policies, quality assurance standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Student Pass Management
    • Oversee the application process for student passes for assigned PGP programmes.
    • Address and resolve administrative issues and queries related to student pass applications.
  • System, Data and Admin Support
    • Maintain data records, track service-level metrics, and assist in preparing analytics for admissions operations.
    • Provide administrative, budgeting, and logistical support to the Admissions and Marketing & Recruitment teams.
  • Cross Functional Work
    • Adapt admissions processes to reflect the cultural, regulatory, and operational nuances of assigned regions.
    • Apply programme-specific knowledge and judgement during selection and conversion to uphold admissions standards.
    • Coordinate with internal teams and programme offices on admissions matters, escalating complex issues to the Manager as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related discipline is required. Candidates with at least 2 years of prior work experience in admissions, student services, customer service, or programme administration. Candidates who have had experience in admissions processes, applicant-facing roles, or student services will have an advantage.
  • Prior experience in scholarship administration, financial aid processing, or academic administration would be preferred.
  • Knowledge:
    • Basic familiarity with, or keen interest in, admissions processes, student services, and service quality standards in a higher education context.
    • Exposure to or willingness to learn CRM systems and student information systems comfortable working with structured data and digital tools.
    • Awareness of or interest in cross-cultural communication and the international student landscape.
    • Basic proficiency in data organisation and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, PowerBI) to support admissions tracking and operations.
  • Skills:
    • Good written and verbal communication skills, with a service-oriented disposition and the ability to engage professionally with prospective students and internal stakeholders.
    • Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured work environment.
    • Analytical mindset with an ability to interpret straightforward data and escalate issues or anomalies appropriately.
    • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment in handling sensitive applicant information.
    • Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced and cyclical work environment.
    • Willingness to work outside regular hours for events or recruitment activities when required.

  • This position is forOffice of Postgraduate Professional Programmes (OPGPP).
  • Admission Counselling
    • Support admissions counselling activities for assigned programmes and regions.
    • Advise prospective students and admitted candidates, conduct information sessions with faculty, and support conversion efforts.
    • Provide high standard of service and customer experience to prospective candidates, addressing their queries promptly and effectively.
    • Liaise with programme offices on admissions timelines, interview arrangements, and applicant queries.
  • Yield Management
    • Coordinate yield activities to support offer acceptance and enrolment for assigned programmes.
    • Support the execution of engagement activities (e.g. conversion events, follow-up communications, student sharing sessions) to strengthen admitted candidates commitment.
    • Track offer-to-accept and accept-to-enrol conversion data and flag trends or concerns to the Head (Admissions & Services).
  • Application and Scholarship Services
    • Process applications end-to-end, including document checks, credential verification, interview coordination, and offer issuance.
    • Administer scholarships and financial aid schemes, providing applicants with timely and accurate information to support decision-making and yield.
    • Ensure adherence to admissions policies, quality assurance standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Student Pass Management
    • Oversee the application process for student passes for assigned PGP programmes.
    • Address and resolve administrative issues and queries related to student pass applications.
  • System, Data and Admin Support
    • Maintain data records, track service-level metrics, and assist in preparing analytics for admissions operations.
    • Provide administrative, budgeting, and logistical support to the Admissions and Marketing & Recruitment teams.
  • Cross Functional Work
    • Adapt admissions processes to reflect the cultural, regulatory, and operational nuances of assigned regions.
    • Apply programme-specific knowledge and judgement during selection and conversion to uphold admissions standards.
    • Coordinate with internal teams and programme offices on admissions matters, escalating complex issues to the Manager as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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About Company

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.

Job ID: 145045275

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