Job Description

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• Management of student leaders from the SMU Sports & Adventure Clubs

• Oversee, mentor, and guide the student leaders of the SMU Sports and Adventure clubs in the development and implementation of strategic goals in support of SMU Vision 2025.
• Oversee, mentor and guide student leaders in club governance, finance and branding to establish credible student-led Sports and Adventure clubs in SMU.
• Guide and support student leaders in risk assessment in collaboration with the SMU Office of Safety and Security.
• Discover and nurture student leaders through out-of-the-classroom programmes/events/activities

• Develop and conduct regular reviews and assessments of student activities and programmes, including evaluation of the performance of sports clubs.
• Oversee and guide student leaders in the conceptualization, operations and technical aspects of students-led events and activities.
• Mentor and facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the events and activities organized by student clubs.
• Assess student leaders on the SMU GLOs at a personal and group level using the Integrated Co-curricular Management System (ICMS) through Sports and Adventure events/activities.
• Assist in the coordination, formulation and periodic review towards the delivery of SMU GLOs through appropriate student leadership developmental programmes with internal offices and external agencies/organizations.
• Oversee external stakeholder management (SportSG, National Sports Association)

• Oversee the relationship management with current partners (eg SportSG/NSAs) to enhance Sports and Adventure initiatives/events/activities.
• Build and establish new partnerships with NSAs/sponsors/external parties to enhance the quality of Sports and Adventure cluster\'s initiatives/events/activities.
• Regularly review SportSG and the NSA policies and propose implementation to SMU sports clubs to keep them relevant and updated.
• Review and propose changes in safety management in SMU based on the regulations set by SportSG and its attendant NSAs.
• Network with other counterparts from local IHL and overseas university to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and forge mutually beneficial partnerships when the opportunity presents itself.
• Oversee internal operational/administrative functions of the Sports and Adventure cluster

• Contribute relevant expertise and experience to the cluster\'s aggregate competencies in Sports and Adventure leadership development.
• Oversee the programmes\'/events\'/activities\' budget at the cluster level.
• Oversee student clubs and the Sports and Adventure cluster\'s administrative functions.
• Manage and establish strong working relationships with other units and offices to promote Sports and Adventure initiatives/events/participation.
• Support and manage the office\'s and the cluster\'s marketing and partnership efforts.
• Manage sports teams and convene competitions within the Singapore Univeristy Sports Council (SUSC) and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Council (IVPC).
• Manage the Aptitude Based Admission and Yip Pin Xiu Scholarship, and Shu Li Sports Excellence Awards for student athletes.
• Manage the operations of SMU sports facilities (eg. SMU Gymnasium, swimming pool and Multi-Purpose Sports Hall).
• Lead the Sports and Adventure cluster in the collaborative organization of university events (e.g. SMU Patron\'s Day, SMU Open House).
• Any other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in any field.
• At least 8 years of experience in a role working on sports and student development programmes.
• Experience working with SportSG, NSAs or other IHLs in collaborative projects/sporting events.
• Experience in the management of sporting events and facilities will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes will be a key advantage.
• Possess strong organizing, coordinating and administrative capabilities.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills with the aptitude to craft proposal and media narrative regarding sports-related activities in SMU.
• Ability to guide, influence and be assertive with colleagues and students where necessary.
• Experienced in managing major student events.
• Experienced in coaching and mentoring students.
• Good financial accounting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and able to be an excellent team player when called upon.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Other Information:#LI-ST1Candidates 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.About Us: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.

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