Senior Assistant Manager, Student Sports

The Student and Academic Services Department (SASD) provides comprehensive support across the student life cycle-from admission and matriculation to graduation and beyond. SASD works closely with schools, colleges, and autonomous institutes to ensure a seamless and enriching academic journey.

Within SASD, the Student Affairs Office (SAO) plays a central role in shaping student life through leadership development, student-led activities, residential life, integration efforts, community engagement, arts, and sports. The successful candidate will contribute to broader initiatives aimed at supporting and strengthening NTU's student-athlete ecosystem through the administration of high-performance athlete support frameworks, recruitment of high-performance athletes, management of student sports organisations, and coordination of key partnerships and sporting initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Student-Athlete Support & Programmes

• Manage engagement with external stakeholders such as Singapore Sports School (SSP), the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI) and other government agencies or stakeholders to advance student-athlete development and high-performance sport outcomes.

• Coordinate collaborative initiatives and maintain effective working relationships with external organisations. Where applicable, be the point-of-contact to liaise with the relevant National Sport Association and/or other relevant organisations for major events (e.g., ASEAN University Games 2030).

• Administer support for national and high-performance student-athletes to align with the University's objectives. This includes liaising with Office of Admissions and Schools to facilitate admissions processes and/or funding programmes, preparing for athlete onboarding and working with College/Schools to facilitate athlete-friendly academic arrangements during the semesters.

• Maintain database of prospective high-performance athlete, monitor athletes progress and provide coordination of support services.

• Support planning and execution of university, inter-varsity, and national sporting events.

• Support outreach, engagement activities, and recruitment initiatives.

• Assist in policy development, planning, and stakeholder coordination efforts.

Student Sports Management & Governance

• Oversee operations of assigned varsity teams and recreational sports clubs.

• Guide and support student leaders in programme planning, governance, and operations.

• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety, and risk management standards.

• Assist in strengthening processes and frameworks for student sports organisations.

Requirements

• Degree in Sports Science/ Sports Management, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in student affairs, sports administration, programme management, or stakeholder engagement.

• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities.

• Experience managing events, programmes, and operational activities.

• Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities.

• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of sports development, athlete support frameworks, and university sports environments is advantageous.

• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and risk management practices.

• Passion for student development and sports excellence.

• Able to work irregular hours as there will be rotating duty roster across weekday evenings and/or weekends to support sports events. Where applicable, appropriate time off will be given.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.