Admissions Officer (Executive to Manager)

About the role

The Office of Admissions (OAM) at NUS oversees full-time undergraduate admissions, scholarships and financial aid, reporting to the Provost's Office. It develops and implements admissions policy and operations, administers scholarships and financial aid, and markets undergraduate programmes. As an Executive/Senior Executive/Assistant Manager/Manager (Admissions), you will support the selection of prospective students and the processing of undergraduate applications.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate applicants and process applications for admission to NUS undergraduate programmes.
• Collect and analyse data on education systems in Singapore and internationally to support NUS's admissions strategy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth applicant-to-student journey.
• Protect data integrity and the confidentiality of applicant personal data and academic records, following institutional policies and data protection regulations.
• Initiate, recommend, plan and implement outreach programmes locally and internationally as needed.
• Provide backup and assistance to colleagues in related administrative functions.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• A recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Experience in the education sector (or an equivalent combination of experience and training) is an advantage.
• Strong interest in higher education and in engaging with pre-university students and parents.
• Understanding of student admissions and public relations preferred.
• Meticulous, with strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and manage tasks under tight deadlines.
• Team player able to work independently with diverse stakeholders such as staff, faculty and students.

Required skills

• Competent data analysis skills and the ability to interpret findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.