Assistant Director, Part-Time Work-Study Degree Programmes

About the role

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is looking for an Assistant Director to lead the management and development of its Part-Time Work-Study undergraduate programme portfolio. The role combines strategic programme development, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership and team management to deliver high-quality programmes aligned with institutional and national workforce priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of Part-Time Work-Study programmes, including marketing coordination, admissions, programme administration, student servicing and graduation processes.
• Support the launch and delivery of new programmes and future portfolio offerings.
• Work with Colleges, Schools, faculties and central administrative units on programme operations, service excellence and compliance.
• Lead or coordinate new programme proposals with government agencies, professional bodies, employers and industry partners.
• Support outreach, recruitment, information sessions and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee reporting, data consolidation, quality assurance, accreditation processes and administrative governance.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and lead and supervise a small team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Experience in programme management, higher education administration, continuing education, partnership development or a related field.
• Ability to manage complex programmes with multiple stakeholders and competing timelines.
• Experience supervising or guiding staff and leading a small team.
• Good-to-have: postgraduate qualification; experience in higher education, lifelong learning, work-study or industry-linked education; familiarity with quality assurance, accreditation and academic governance; experience in new programme development or cross-sector partnerships.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across academic, administrative and external groups.
• Organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to quality, service standards, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Confidence in using data, digital systems and reporting tools (good-to-have).