Manager (SG Engagement)

About the role

The NUS Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is recruiting a Manager (SG Engagement) based at the Kent Ridge Campus. OAR builds a lifelong connection between the university and its alumni through programmes, events and networking opportunities, supporting alumni in their personal and professional development. The manager will build strategic partnerships with university and third-party stakeholders and plan and deliver events and initiatives that bring alumni together.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with university and third-party stakeholders to identify new engagement and partnership opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver events and initiatives that create meaningful interactions among alumni.
• Conduct regular feedback to assess programme effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Build and maintain lasting connections with alumni and students through tailored outreach and engagement initiatives.

Required profile

• A good Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and events management, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Ability to oversee event planning from conception to execution, including design, budgeting, procurement, logistics, marketing, on-site delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Strong project management skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable to a rapidly changing environment, with strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work after office hours and on weekends when required.

Required skills

• Familiarity with event management systems.
• Ideally, proficiency in Canva for designing marketing materials.