Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.




Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Support + Support the Vice President (Impact) in developing SMU's societal impact blueprint, aligning with the university's strategic plan and collaborating with SOCIs to identify high-impact areas in education, research, and entrepreneurship. Impact Guidance + Assist in guiding SOCIs to execute impact-focused initiatives aligned with national and global agendas, ensuring support without duplicating existing efforts. Impact Assessment + Help develop frameworks for measuring societal impact, oversee data collection, and support evidence-based documentation under the Vice President's direction. Stakeholder Collaboration + Facilitate partnerships with internal (e.g., Schools, DKHMCC) and external stakeholders to enhance SMU's impact, supporting the Vice President's stakeholder engagement strategy. Communication Support + Assist the Vice President and communications team in disseminating impact stories and pursuing award nominations to amplify SMU's influence. Culture and Capacity-Building + Foster an impact-aware culture across the university by embedding impact-conscious principles into policies and processes, designing and delivering faculty and staff training, and facilitating sharing and reflection. Team Coordination + Manage the Office of Impact team under the Vice President's leadership, providing mentorship and ensuring alignment with office goals. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in a related field with at least 10 years of relevant work experience, including supervisory experience and experience in research universities; PhD degree an advantage. Prior experience in one or more of the following fields is preferred but not a must: research promotion, research communication, faculty affairs and support, impact evaluation, strategic planning, external partnerships of universities. Confident in dealing with senior faculty, senior administrators and external stakeholders; and demonstrated strong understanding of the workings of a complex university system. Strong strategic mindset with proven success in problem-solving, multi-tasking, and analytical abilities. Notable experience in general administration, project management and delivery, stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Adept at designing and scoping projects, timelines and deliverables. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. Resourceful, independent worker and a team player, with strong collaborative and influencing skills that enables collaboration with a wide range of partners.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.


Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University