Assistant Manager, Student Engagement and Development (Undergraduate Programmes)

Job description

A young and research-intensive university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine. Ranked among the world’s top universities, NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) is the focal point of entrepreneurship education within the University, Singapore and the region. We are seeking an Assistant Manager (Student Engagement and Development). The incumbent will play a vital role in enhancing the undergraduate experience at NTUpreneur. Reporting to the Assistant Director/Lead, this position is central to promoting the Second Major in Entrepreneurship (SMiE) and Minor in Entrepreneurship (MiE) programmes, strengthening student engagement, and building a vibrant NTUpreneur community. A key performance indicator (KPI) is increasing enrolment for each programme cohort, making effective communication of the programmes’ value and offerings essential. Through targeted marketing efforts, outreach events, leadership programmes, and community-building initiatives, the role supports NTUpreneur’s mission to develop entrepreneurial-minded students and foster a dynamic and supportive environment within the Academy. The incumbent will plan and execute undergraduate outreach, student engagement, and community-building initiatives, while also owning the operational framework for sourcing and tracking high-potential entrepreneurial students and venture projects. Through integrated marketing, engagement strategies, and the development of a structured student and venture pipeline, the role contributes to enrolment outcomes and strengthens the NTUpreneur student ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Plan, Develop and Organise Programme Marketing and Outreach Develop and implement marketing strategies for SMiE and MiE Oversee production of marketing materials (brochures, posters, social media) Manage social media channels and create engaging campaigns Collaborate with NTU Schools for cross-departmental Promotions Plan, Develop and Organise Outreach Events and Activities Plan and execute roadshows, Open House, info sessions, etc. Coordinate and support NTUpreneur’s participation in NTU/external events Organise visits for stakeholders Plan, Develop and Organise Student Engagement and Development Initiatives Implement onboarding sessions and community-building events Rebuild and manage Student Ambassador Programme and NTUpreneur Student Club Mentor student leaders and guide student club in event and programme execution Develop co-curricular initiatives that foster entrepreneurship Ensure Student Club follows NTU’s governance framework Own the sourcing and tracking framework for high-potential entrepreneurial students and venture projects, including procedures, systems and data governance Responsible for Data Management and Administration for the Undergraduate Team Responsible for data management and act as PDPA focal point Manage and maintain event calendar, reports, programme accounts Ensure updated programme content online (eg. Website and intranet) Responsible for Budgeting and Reporting on Student Engagement and Development functions Ensure proper tracking of budget and work with Lead on budget planning for student engagement activities Collect data, analyse trends and report on programme improvements Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Institute of Higher Learning. 3–5 years of relevant experience in student engagement, student development, or programme/event management within a tertiary-education environment, with supervisory exposure. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with familiarity in social-media tools, digital communications and basic design applications. Strong planning, organisational and multi-tasking abilities to manage student-related projects, events and outreach activities effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, build rapport and engage a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and report data for programme evaluation and improvement. Empathy and sensitivity in working with students, with the ability to foster inclusion, collaboration and a positive student experience. Strong social-media awareness and creativity in producing engaging digital content; experience in video editing or graphic-design tools will be an advantage. Proactive, resourceful and student-centred, demonstrating initiative, sound problem-solving and effective time-management skills. Team-oriented and adaptable, able to work independently and perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and integrity. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU