Assistant Manager, Academic Programmes (5-month contract), CIS

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for College of Integrative Studies (CIS).
• Manage the mapping of new and existing courses to the Core Curriculum and SMUundergraduate graduation requirements by the Core Curriculum Committee, workingclosely with other Schools, Faculty, and Basket Coordinators.
• Maintain Core Curriculum mailbox and manage student enquiries on matters relating tothe Core Curriculum.
• Administer all CIS-offered UG and PG courses, including the cataloguing of newcourses and collation of course outlines, amongst others.
• In consultation with Team Lead and Associate Deans, handle cases of examdeviations, including grade appeals, I-grade applications and academic misconduct.
• Process applications, course worksheets and transfer of credits of outbound studentson exchange and external study programmes.
• Provide administrative support to faculty in CIS-offered courses, including SMU-Xoverseas courses, including logistical support such as booking of consultation, midtermtest venues.
• Support the organisation of and participate in events at the School and University level.
• Perform other duties as and when assigned.

• 3 years of relevant work experience in a higher education administrative role.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff and students.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a meticulous nature and a keen attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Strong work ethic.

#LI-LK1

Candidates 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.