Job Description

Adult Learning CollaboratoryThe Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences, is at the forefront of building capabilities and continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive adult learning ecosystem in support of the objectives of SkillsFuture.IAL is leading the Adult Learning Collaboratory (ALC), the first such collaboratory in the world for adult learning.The ALC brings stakeholders in the adult learning ecosystem together to jointly innovate and co-produce solutions in an experimental environment. Stakeholders include, but are not limited to adult learning institutions, adult educators, enterprises, technologists, researchers and policymakers.What You Will Be DoingThe role of the Specialist, Ecosystem is to co-build the collaboratory and its stakeholder communities, and drive collaboratory activities towards the creation of a high-trust, high-efficacy ecosystem of co-innovation and co-experimentation. The appointee will work in close collaboration with Head, Ecosystem.
In this position, the appointee will report to Head, Ecosystem and engage with stakeholders in experimenting and solutioning on thematic projects of vital importance to the adult learning ecosystem.The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Organise relevant stakeholders within the adult learning ecosystem to jointly co-frame issues, and co-create experiments/ solutions; plan and conduct engagement activities to support the intended outcomes of the ALC.
• Implement collaboratory structures, mechanisms, processes, programmes, activities and branding towards building a high-trust, high-efficacy ecosystem of experimentation and innovation.
• Manage collaboratory infrastructure and assets, and the administration of collaborative techniques, experimental approaches, methodologies and databases that are fit for purpose for adult learning innovation.
• Design and implement change appropriate to the contexts and needs identified.
• Assist in the writing up and reporting of collaboratory activities and results.

Job Requirements

• A degree in the social sciences
• At least 3 years of work experience, preferably with experience in organisational, policy and/or other change projects
• A commitment to building a high-trust, high-efficacy ecosystem of co-innovation and experimentation
• Critical thinking and influencing skills, with boundary crossing networking capabilities
• Sound analytical skills to support research-grounded and data-driven experimentation and innovation
• Strong writing, communication, administrative and project management skills
• The successful appointee will be based in IAL campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute at Paya Lebar.

What Do We OfferAt SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers

Singapore University of Social Sciences