Assistant Manager (Programme and Administration), SGFIN

About the role

The Assistant Manager (Programme and Administration) provides administrative and operational support for the Institute's educational programmes, student activities, events and stakeholder engagements, while supporting day-to-day Institute operations. The role ensures the effective coordination and smooth delivery of key activities and initiatives in support of the Institute's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and support student and educational activities, including industry talks, capstone gallery walks and other Institute initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end administration and delivery of executive education programmes, including scheduling, budgeting, participant and instructor coordination, logistics, course materials, marketing support, feedback and reporting.
• Support programme and Institute communications, including EDMs, LinkedIn content, e-greeting cards and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain and update the Institute's stakeholder, activities and event database, and track collaborations regularly.
• Manage general Institute administration, including role-based email accounts, mailing lists, meeting coordination, facilities bookings, staff welfare and asset management.
• Serve as the Institute's risk and business continuity plan coordinator for data submission, compliance matters and follow-up actions.
• Support the planning and delivery of events such as roundtables and public lectures, including registration, venue arrangements, publicity, catering, procurement and vendor coordination.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings and engagements.
• Undertake other duties as assigned in support of the Institute's strategic and operational objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised university, preferably in finance, marketing and business administration.
• At least 3 years of experience in administration and educational programme management, preferably in an institute of higher learning.
• Proven experience in programme and event management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills, and strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a high level of initiative.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Graphic design software such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Canva.