Manager, International Engagement

About the role

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) partners with hundreds of institutions globally across education, research and innovation. The Office of International Engagement (OIE) cultivates and strengthens these relationships through strategic initiatives and activities. Reporting to the Head of the Office of International Engagement, the Manager manages a dynamic portfolio of activities and contributes to the execution of NTU's international strategy. The OIE team is described as collaborative and close-knit, with career growth supported through formal and informal upskilling and reskilling, and mentorship.

Key responsibilities

• Manage logistics and administration for international events and strategic partner engagements, including conferences, high-level visits and programmes.
• Manage procurement, vendor coordination, participant engagement and budgeting for events and programmes.
• Handle the administrative side of flagship programmes and projects, alliance participation, applications, programme coordination, reviews, financial operations, information coordination, annual reviews, meeting preparation and secretariat duties.
• Prepare reports, presentations and strategic documentation to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing.
• Handle financial administration for OIE, including general financial processes and budget reconciliation.
• Support general administrative functions to keep the office running smoothly.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as International Relations, Public Relations, Business, Economics, Communication or Linguistics.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an administration role.
• Experience in an academic or research institution setting is advantageous.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to address diverse audiences clearly and confidently.
• Global perspective and cultural awareness; adaptable and resourceful, with analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, time management and customer service orientation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in all MS Office applications.
• Experience curating presentations for content and design.