Assistant Manager, Design & Engineering Scholars Programme

About the role

The Design & Engineering Scholars Programme is one of NUS's flagship talent initiatives, bringing together some of the University's most promising students. As Assistant Manager, you will shape the experiences, opportunities and growth journeys of future leaders, working at the intersection of talent development, programme strategy, partnership building and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for scholars, guiding them and connecting them with opportunities and resources
• Design and deliver onboarding, leadership, networking and developmental programmes
• Identify emerging needs and develop initiatives that enhance student engagement, well-being and success
• Collaborate with faculty, alumni, industry partners and external organisations to create programmes, internships and experiential opportunities
• Plan and run high-impact events, workshops and networking initiatives
• Manage and improve the scholarship lifecycle so operations run smoothly and the scholar experience is excellent
• Analyse data and insights to support decisions, measure impact and identify improvements

Required profile

• 4-6 years of experience in programme management or coordination, managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in higher education or the public sector is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred but not required)
• Bonus points for direct experience with scholarship administration, admissions, student outreach or university-level event management

Required skills

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office
• Comfortable adapting to new digital platforms