Temporary Business Development Assistant, SCALE-Global

Job Description

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals.  All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join our SCALE-Global unit as Temporary Business Development Assistant.  

Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent assists in a wide range of administrative duties that need to be executed in an effective and efficient manner to support the smooth functioning of the unit.

This role is offered on a six-month, fixed-term contract basis. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities
•    Administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and info packs. 
•    Follow up with internal stakeholders, such as faculty members and operations team on course details including interim changes in a timely manner.
•    Assist in the delivery of short courses.
•    Support organic marketing and outreach activities for short courses, such as crafting of social media posts, flyers and email communications. 
•    Assist in other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Requirements:

Academic & Professional Certification
•    Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience & Attributes 
•    Fresh graduates are welcome; prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
•    Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude.
•    IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications.
•    Familiarity with graphic design software and platforms is an advantage.
•    Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer-centric mindset.
•    Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented and ambiguous work environment

Interested applicants, please also upload a copy of your academic certificates and transcripts from GCE O-level onwards when you submit your application online.
 

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department : Scale-Global

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 25592