Office of Global Programmes

Short Description

Experiential Learning Department Many of the wicked problems in society today required interconnected and interdependent perspectives and collective collaboration. We enable students to thrive in a VUCA world by equipping them with interdisciplinary & experiential learning tools and processes, enabling students to synthesise knowledge from multiple disciplines to address complex issues. Above all, we deepen students\xe2\x80\x99 socio-cultural competence and social responsibility to the local and global community through sustainable, reciprocal engagement with partners on real-world issues. Office of Global Programmes The Office of Global Programmes aims to nurture and equip students with competencies to thrive in a globalised world. Besides effective cross-cultural communication skills, we also prioritise imbuing students with empathy, problem-solving skills, innovation and a balanced understanding of pressing global concerns such as sustainable development. We do this through a range of overseas experiential learning programmes for SUSS students and youths in the region.

As an Executive (1-year contract) with the Office of Global Programmes, you will:

• Assist to organise, implement, and support various administrative duties (including finance), systems, processes and programmes helmed by the Office of Global Programmes such as Credit Bearing courses (Overseas Experiential Learning course, Summer & Winter School, Semester Exchange), and non-credit bearing programmes (e.g inbound programmes)
• Assist in the administration of credit-bearing overseas Global Learning courses, which includes assisting in the management of students and logistics on overseas Global Learning trips.
• Assist in the coordination and relationship management of internal and external partners
• Analyse, develop and/ revise global programmes\' policies and standard operating procedures;
• Assist in the assessment of students\xe2\x80\x99 Global Learning graduation requirement;
• Occasionally mentor, coach or advise students in their global learning journey.
• Assist to host visiting international students and partners
• Manage inquiries from students about Global Learning opportunities and programmes
• Assist with other tasks and duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor, as well as participate in university-wide activities.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in any field; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Some experience in project management \xe2\x80\x93 well-versed in efficiently and independently managing several projects at one time.
• High attention to detail and meticulousness; enjoys logistics and coordinating multiple programmes from start to finish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Some experience in people management \xe2\x80\x93 comfortable with speaking with a wide range of people and nationalities, and working across departments.
• Strong team player
• Be able to travel at least twice a year especially to the ASEAN, China, India region