Senior Manager (Global Programmes)

Job Description

NUS Global Relations Office (GRO) is the international engagement arm of NUS. GRO drives mobility programmes that provide students learning experiences abroad to support their holistic development and also responsible for partnerships with overseas counterparts to create value for our stakeholders. GRO is now seeking to hire a Senior Manager for the Team to drive NUS’ global mobility programmes. The candidate needs to have both a global and student-centric mindset, and be passionate about making a difference to the learning journey of NUS students. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Programme Management: oversee international exchange and short-term programmes for student and faculty mobility; manage international agreements; collect and analyse data; prepare regular reports; evaluate the impact of global engagement activities and recommend improvements for future initiatives; contribute to building and refining frameworks and processes
• Administer Financial Aid Schemes: work with both internal and external stakeholders to disburse timely funding to students; identify and promote funding opportunities to both programme providers and students to boost global mobility 
• Enquiries & Visit/Collaboration Management: respond promptly to enquiries, requests for visits and collaboration; manage and coordinate visits to NUS, including preparation of interaction reports, logistical set up and follow-up after meetings 
• International Partnership Management, Global Outreach & Representation: manage and develop strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, government, corporate and other relevant organisations to enhance NUS’ global reach and initiatives 
• Compliance & Crisis Management: ensure compliance with relevant regulations, immigration laws, and international standards in all international activities, including implementing crisis management protocols

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree holder with at least 8 years of relevant experience in international relations, partnership management and development, or a related field in a higher education setting
•    Able to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment - is a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
•    Possess strong understanding and/or intellectual curiosity of global higher education trends, policies and regulations
•    Able to relate cross-culturally in international settings, perceptive to cultural and political nuances and sensitivities, including responsiveness in dealing with disputes and crises 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage
•    Has initiative and drive, with a positive work attitude and readiness to take on new tasks
•    Organised and attentive to detail

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Global Relations Office

Department : Business Systems & Operations

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 23522