Assistant Manager/Manager, Academic Affairs (NUS College)

About the role

Reporting to the Team Lead, Academic Affairs, the incumbent joins the Academic Affairs Office at NUS College (NUSC) and provides administrative, operational and advisory support for student academic matters, academic progression, curriculum requirements and key academic programmes. The role works closely with faculty members, students and central University offices to deliver NUSC's undergraduate education in line with University policies and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Support academic administration such as course registration, pre-allocation, course appeals, academic advisement, graduation checks and change of major or transfer-out requests, and advise students on curriculum, course mapping and graduation requirements.
• Coordinate academic consultations, student plan reviews and liaison with partner colleges, faculties, schools and central University offices.
• Administer Double Degree Programmes (DDPs), including study plans, credit transfers and academic progression, and liaise with internal and external partners on enrolment and graduation.
• Support curriculum changes, maintain curriculum information, programme structures and academic webpages, and manage academic enquiries and mailing lists.
• Provide logistical support for College events such as Open House, Commencement and the Academic Fair, and help improve administrative workflows and SOPs.

Required profile

• A recognised university degree with 6-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a similar role.
• Meticulous, analytical and organised, able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines independently.
• Good interpersonal, written and communication skills, with stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Mature, adaptable, service-oriented, with sound judgement and problem-solving; a collaborative team player.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with university academic systems, digital workflows, automation or data management tools is an advantage.