Job Description

Research Division

Head of Programme

As the Head of Programme, the appointee will:

• Lead, manage, implement and maintain the Master in Boundary-Crossing Learning and Leadership (MBX) programme.
• Lead the team, including faculty, who deliver and support the programme.
• Attend to all matters of the programme as the Head of Programme.

• Lead the successful implementation of the MBX programme, including the following:
• Curriculum design and development
• Assessment administration
• Programme management and administration
• Teaching associate/faculty management
• Student admission, recruitment and management
• External relations with industry partners
• Academic quality assurance
• Alumni management

• Teach courses in the programme
• Undertake programme/course reviews and ensure continuous strengthening and enhancement of programme quality
• Promote awareness of the programme and attract student enrollment through for example, dialogues, information sessions and master classes, and on social media platforms
• Lead and contribute to IAL\'s key areas, including research, as required
• Support other SUSS and IAL-wide events and activities (e.g. IAL bi-annual Symposium, Global Lifelong Learning Summit)

• Doctoral degree holder in education or related discipline.
• At least eight years of working experience, preferably with practice experience, especially in Continuing Education and Training (CET) contexts, such as a CET Centre, Training Provider, Institute of Higher Learning, a corporate academy or an enterprise Learning and Development team.
• Experience in leadership and management of diverse teams would be an advantage.
• Capacity to extend and reinforce the interdisciplinary, boundary-spanning and change-oriented nature of the Master programme through collaboration and innovative design.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage positively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Proactive with high level of initiative and an eye for detail.
• Able to work independently, has positive attitude and commitment to outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in teams and engage with Continuing Education and Training (CET) stakeholders, faculty members, learners and industry practitioners, both local and international.
• The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute at Paya Lebar.

Singapore University of Social Sciences