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

Digital Engagement + Develop and publish student-relevant content across Instagram, Telegram, and the IIE website, with a focus on storytelling and community engagement. + Support UX/UI enhancements to improve the IIE website's structure, clarity, and alignment with SMU branding.
+ Design simple dashboards and implement tools to track digital performance across platforms (social media, web traffic, engagement rates).
+ Provide performance insights to inform future content strategy and outreach efforts.
+ Suggest new formats and content styles that resonate with students.
Student VC Symposium + Assist in crafting marketing and outreach plans to engage student venture capitalists, Southeast Asia-based VCs, and startup ecosystem stakeholders. + Design event branding materials (e.g., digital collaterals, social visuals, speaker/investor spotlights).
+ Collaborate with the event team to produce investor onboarding kits, day-of communication flows, and post-event engagement materials.
+ Contribute to content wrap-ups (e.g., summary decks, photo captions, social highlights) to drive post-event visibility.
UNITE Forum + Support the communication strategy for the inaugural UNITE Forum, engaging academic, public, and industry audiences. + Coordinate thematic campaigns and speaker/social spotlights aligned with the Forum's four focus areas.
+ Liaise with SMU departments and partnering institutions to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.
+ Assist in documentation, live coverage, and post-event storytelling to position SMU as a leader in university innovation.
Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree / Post Graduate Degree in any discipline. Marketing & Communication Skills: + Strong foundation in digital marketing, event branding, and content writing. + Experience in managing social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram preferred).
+ Confidence in creating visual collaterals using Canva (Adobe Creative Suite is a plus).
Web & Analytics Tools: + Familiarity with web CMS (Drupal or equivalent), Google Analytics, and Meta Business Suite. + Ability to design, interpret, and present digital performance dashboards.
Event & Stakeholder Communication: + Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholder groups. + Clear communicator with the ability to translate complex themes (e.g., tech transfer, venture capital) into accessible and engaging content.
+ Project coordination skills with a flair for storytelling and community engagement.
Personal Attributes: + Creative, adaptable, and self-motivated with a collaborative mindset. + Detail-oriented and comfortable managing concurrent workstreams.
+ A strong connection to student

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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