Job Description

Job Title:  (Temporary) Business Development Executive, Strategic Programmes, President's Office
University-Level Unit:  Office of the President
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:  Strategic Programmes
Employee Category:  Contingent
Location_ONB:  Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:  30/10/2026

Job Description

Strategic Programmes (SP), under the President’s Office. The 5-member team has been conceived as a Skunkworks to incubate and drive the development of new Lifelong Learning Education (LLE) product groups and/ or business models for NUS. Much has been achieved in the area of LLE in the last 10 years, and the LLE momentum is accelerating still. With LLE now a staple of NUS’s produce, and the NUS community’s everyday considerations, there is opportunity to focus on some of the more intractable challenges, or interesting opportunities in LLE. The Team is deployed to support existing units, or work on standalone projects commissioned by the President’s Office.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join us as a Business Development Executive to assist in the development of a new suite of programmes. The Executive will be responsible for marketing and outreach projects, including the building of a sales pipeline. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, the Executive will be involved in ensuring the smooth execution and delivery of programmes, and in supporting outreach efforts that drive visibility and engagement.

This role is offered on a hourly-pay basis.


Key Responsibilities

· Provide administrative and outreach support in pipeline building.

· Support promotional and recruitment events, such as information sessions and external outreach activities.

· Deliver excellent student support, ensuring a positive experience and high levels of satisfaction throughout the programme.

· Assist with procurement and administrative processes related to programme needs.

· Contribute to ad hoc projects or tasks as assigned by the supervisor or Head of Department.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Relevant Experience: Experience in digital and social media marketing is an advantage. Familiarity with active ageing or lifelong learning would be a strong plus.

Research and Analytical Skills: Strong research skills, with the ability to gather and critically evaluate information, including course content and faculty qualifications.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Organisational Skills: Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks with a customer-focused mindset.

Digital Proficiency: Proficient in digital tools, with hands-on experience using Generative AI to enhance productivity and support daily workflows.

Appointment Terms

This is an hourly-paid position. Working arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Req ID:  34862