Job Description

What the role is:
This is a 2-year contract position as a Programme Manager in the Centre for Southeast Asia.
As a manager, your will be responsible to manage, develop and facilitate SEA programmes for students and staff, as well as to build a community of SEA ambassadors comprising students, alumni and industry experts.
What you will be working on:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Student programmes
Design, develop and deliver the SAIL programme and other relevant Southeast Asia programmes.
Provide advice and mentorship to students on the Passion+PLP and the SAIL Programme.
Develop and implement processes to select students for the programmes.
Develop and implement events and student engagement initiatives to promote awareness and appreciation of SEA knowledge.
Evaluate programme effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
Staff Programmes
Assist the DD in managing and developing the staff programmes.
Develop and implement staff engagement initiatives to promote the programmes.
Provide advice to staff on the programmes.
Monitor and report on staff outcomes and impact of programmes.
Ambassador Community Development
Establish and manage a network of students, alumni and industry professionals to be ambassadors representing our organization in Southeast Asia.
Recruit, train, and support ambassadors to promote the knowledge and appreciation of Southeast Asia.
Develop ambassador engagement strategies, including events, social media campaigns, and content creation.
Foster collaborations between ambassadors, staff, and students.
Partnership Development
Foster partnerships with companies, regional universities and educational institutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with regional stakeholders.
Conduct market research and relevant analyses.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
What we are looking for:
At least 3 years of relevant experience in the development and facilitation of student programmes.
Experience in planning and organising events preferred.
Have strong communication and inter-personal skills to work effectively with various stakeholders (e.g. companies, staff, students, parents and the public).
Passionate to groom students into SEA champions.
Comfortable with technology adoption and day-to-day administrative work.
Willing to travel overseas at least 4 times a year.
Matured, independent and is a team builder.
About Ngee Ann Polytechnic:
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world. An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career. If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.