(32704) Programme Manager, NUS Overseas Colleges (Americas)

The new member will work alongside the existing team and support some of the following roles:

• Managing new/existing programmes involving local and international students and entrepreneurs, including the administration of student-related matters, and possibly support internship placements, companies' engagement, etc.
• Support the running of new programmes/initiatives involving international students/startups and other partners.
• Building and nurturing a vibrant community of programme participants, alumni and partners through various engagement platforms and activities.
• Expanding network and fostering relationships with key partners and stakeholders involved in the various programmes and initiatives.
• Planning and executing marketing and outreach for new programmes/projects and creating pipeline for potential participants pool.
• Organising outreach activities to engage potential partners and collaborators for future programmes.
• Work, engage and communicate with companies, students, NUS staff and alumni, partner universities, external agencies and entrepreneurs.
• Working closely with students, and demonstrating a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development journeys.
• Developing and managing shared work processes and knowledge/data depositories relating to the programmes and initiatives.
• Taking on special projects and initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Degree holders with at least 5-7 years working experience.
• Strong project/programme management skills.
• Entrepreneurial experience and knowledge on entrepreneurial trends in Singapore and globally would be an advantage, but not a must.
• Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, have broad background to understand innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Resourceful and comfortable in fast changing environment.
• Effective team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - good grasp of written and spoken English, good knowledge of secondary language will be an advantage.
• Outgoing personality who enjoys building and growing network of connections with students, startups, corporates, ecosystem builders, etc.
• Enjoys working with students and supporting their growth and development.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.