Programme Manager, NUS Overseas Colleges

Job Description

• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme establishment, management and administration in Asia
• Develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships and network of resources (companies, VCs, incubators, Institutions etc.) in host country/region to further objectives of NOC
• Work, engage and communicate with companies, students, NUS staff and alumni, partner universities, external agencies and entrepreneurs
• Assist in establishing relations with start-ups as a means for placing students, developing company-specific offerings and identifying opportunities in experiential learning, internships and post-graduation placement
• Liaise with NUS departments on curriculum, programme issues and coordinate general administrative matters for NOC in Singapore and NOC overseas offices
• Work with students to understand their entrepreneurial needs, interests and skillsets to ensure a successful internship and start to their entrepreneurial journey
• Work with other departments within NUS Enterprise, and external stakeholders in building and maintaining an entrepreneurship ecosystem, allowing NUS to position as the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Node
• Business travel and possible re-location is required.
• Management of Entrepreneurship Support initiatives, activities, events, programmes and set-ups in host locations wherever applicable.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree with at least 3 years working experience
• Willingness to travel and to be relocated if need be, is a must
• Regional exposure and experience preferred
• Technical background or knowledge, and/or experience in startup or own business will be an advantage
• Mature disposition to deal with senior officials and students
• Demonstrated experience in programme or project management
• Experience in logistical administration, operational planning and execution of programmes and events
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to coach and guide, passionate about education
• Motivated and disciplined self-starter, able to work independently as well as in a team
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Knowledge of local language in programme host country is a bonus
• Good command of Chinese (spoken and written) is essential for this role to ensure effective communication when liaising with counterparts in China

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : NUS Enterprise Academy

Job requisition ID : 25908