Academic Programs Manager: Community & Engagement

Job Title: Assistant Manager/Manager (Academic Administration)

University-Level Unit: Office of the Provost

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Undergraduate Education

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 23/06/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The Office of the Provost is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to conduct academic administrative and other processes, and support programme development, particularly in Communities & Engagement and NUS Cares. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment. The scope of responsibility is broad, and includes coordination with academic and non-academic units across the University, external agencies, and community partners. Training will be provided. Further details are as follows:

Academic Administration & Course Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage academic administration and development for designated courses, particularly in Communities & Engagement. This includes course mounting, student enrolment, timetabling, venue-scheduling, student feedback & enquiries, continual and final assessment, board of examiners’ meeting etc.

Community Partnership & Project Support: Strategic Initiatives Support. Support the planning and coordination of service-learning work/projects with community partners, including other administrative work, such as claims, budgeting, expenditure, and publicity.

Qualifications

Good Bachelor Degree

Good communication skills: proficient in English, high emotional maturity

Good administrative skills: meticulous, logical, agile, adaptable

Good project management skills: able to multi-task, manage stakeholders, meet deadlines, and work in teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience in leveraging generative AI tools for productivity and task automation will be highly advantageous

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