Job Description

Established in 1938, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is a pioneer arts institution in Singapore. The Academy is known for its rigorous and high-quality curriculum, innovative and practitioners-led teaching approach, diverse artistic creations and community outreach.

NAFA has nurtured 13 recipients of the Cultural Medallion \xe2\x80\x93 Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s highest accolade bestowed on art practitioners who have significantly impacted arts and culture. Another 14 alumni have been presented the Young Artist Award. Many of the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s alumni have gone on to make their mark in the professional arts scene in Singapore and abroad.

The Academy offers full-time diploma and degree programmes across three schools: the School of Art & Design (fine art, design and media, fashion studies and 3D design), the School of Music and the School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre. Degree courses are offered in partnership with reputable universities in the United Kingdom.

NAFA\xe2\x80\x99s courses are designed and delivered by art educators and practitioners with internationally recognised qualifications. Working with leading industry practitioners, NAFA\xe2\x80\x99s academic schools regularly review and refine their curricula to reflect the changing needs of the industry.

Since 1999, NAFA has received polytechnic-level funding from Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s Ministry of Education. In 2011, NAFA became the first comprehensive arts education institution in Singapore to be awarded the four-year EduTrust certificate from the Committee for Private Education. It received its second four-year certification in 2015.

NAFA is also the first private arts education institution to launch a government-funded degree programme, namely the Bachelor of Music with Honours degree course in partnership with the Royal College of Music (RCM) in London. The course marks the first time that RCM is conferring its degrees outside the United Kingdom.

The learning and research needs of NAFA\xe2\x80\x99s students and faculty are supported by the resources and activities of the Institute of Southeast Asian Arts (ISEAA), the Tanoto Foundation Centre for Southeast Asian Arts and the NAFA Library. Through academic exchanges, seminars and workshops, NAFA maintains a constant dialogue with educators and scholars across the region and beyond.

NAFA\xe2\x80\x99s three purpose-built campus buildings are located in Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s Arts & Heritage District, within walking distance to major performing venues, museums and arts groups. The school\xe2\x80\x99s newest addition, the Tower Block at NAFA Campus 1, is an eight-storey extension above the Bencoolen MRT station with new state-of-the-art classrooms, dance and visual arts studios as well as student interaction and self-study areas.

With a rich heritage, established track record and an unwavering dedication to the highest standards of arts education, NAFA strives to live up to its mission \xe2\x80\x9cto inspire learning and growth through the arts\xe2\x80\x9d.



Roles & Responsibilities

1. Recruitment:

Assist in the managing of the on-boarding and off-boarding processes of staff that include the following:

a. Ensuring Manpower Requisition Forms are supported with the Department\xe2\x80\x99s Manpower Budget

b. Coordinate interview sessions with selected candidates

c. Draft selection reports for Management\xe2\x80\x99s approval and conduct internal equity comparisons to determine the remuneration package for new hires

d. Prepare letters of appointment, staff passes and other on-boarding related matters

e. Collate required documents for registration of academic staff with the Council for Private Education

2. Employee Engagement:

a. Assist in administrative support in terms of employee engagement such as creating eDMs, attendance-taking and setting up of event space

3. Learning and Development:

a. Assist in training administration

b. Provide logistical support for training activities

4. Project Management

a. Support the HR team in transiting to the e-Personnel File system

5. Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

1. Diploma students in Human Resources, Business or related disciplines.

2. Candidates with prior administration work experience will have an added advantage

3. People-oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills

4. Positive attitude and cheerful personality, meticulous and independent individual

5. Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office functions

Application Instructions

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