Job Description

Job No: 2882 | Advertised on: 2023-08-22 | CIC: Christina Tin | Reg. No: R1103418
Job Location(s): West (eg: Queenstown, Jurong, Clementi, Tuas)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a global tertiary university, is inviting suitable candidates for the role of Manager, External Relations, to join their team.

If you enjoy work related to industry engagement, marketing, alumni and student support services, this may be the role for you!

Reporting to the Academic Director, the key accountabilities for this role are:

• Develop and implement an industry engagement program designed to increase industry engagement in Singapore.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with industry partners and key stakeholders to leverage opportunities for industry placements, guest lecturers and career opportunities for students.
• Manage industry placement administration and activities effectively, fostering constructive working relationships with employers, academics, college and university staff to develop a pipeline of opportunities for students.
• Effectively promote to internal and external clients a point of difference between the university and other tertiary institutions.
• Work with internal college units to establish a feedback process with industry clients to increase the number and variety of industry placements for students and increase satisfaction for industry clients and students.
• Establish and manage a feedback process with industry clients to increase the number and variety of industry placements in Singapore for students and increase satisfaction for industry clients.

• Manage and administer marketing and promotional events the university open house, alumni functions, marketing and industry/career events and other events as required.
• Support the College\'s branding and merchandising activities in Singapore.
• Develop and implement a plan for alumni engagement and activities in collaboration with the Alumni office.
• Provide support, guidance and advice to assist the College and Alumni Office in developing and maintaining effective alumni relationships.
• Act as a liaison point for key based organisation units including Marketing, Industry Engagement, Work Integrated Learning, Academic Services Unit, Alumni Office etc. as required to ensure alignment of activities.

• Provision of support to lecturers including the co-coordination of activities to be undertaken during their visit.
• Monitor the availability of all academics for face-to-face student consultation and related support and work with the university to deliver an effective timetable.
• Co-facilitate student access to global mobility, internship, global intensives and broader student enrichment opportunities for the students.

Key criteria important in the selection of the ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated administrative experience in the tertiary education sector in a global context.
• Demonstrated experience in the management, and delivery of industry placement services, cooperative education and traineeships with a commitment to providing high quality internal and external customer service.
• Excellent relationship building and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with industry, key College groups, academic and professional staff, students, and external clients.
• Proven experience in management and coordination of projects, planning, communication, implementation, evaluation and reporting.
• Proven ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write concisely and with clarity and converse in a confident and effective manner with others from a wide range of backgrounds.
• High-level computer skills using Word, Excel, databases, internet, intranet and email with the focus on effectiveness, accuracy and attention to detail.
• An understanding of the usage of web and mobile applications and social media to engage with stakeholders is desirable.

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants\' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SALARY S$6,000.00 - S$7,000.00 per Month

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