Executive / Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Residential Life) - Temasek Hall

About the role

NUS is looking for an Executive, Senior Executive or Assistant Manager for Residential Life at Temasek Hall. The role supports the management of the hall by coordinating residential life programmes, student development initiatives, resident welfare and hall administration, working closely with the Hall Master, Resident Fellows, student leaders and University stakeholders to build a supportive residential community.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate residential life programmes, orientation, hall events and student development activities, including logistics and administration
• Support student leaders and committees with planning, budgeting, risk assessment, training and execution
• Administer admission, room allocation, respect and consent workshops and room verification exercises
• Lead the initiative related to international students
• Provide administrative and welfare support to residents and residential staff, and follow up on student support matters
• Help maintain communal standards, student communications and confidential records in University systems
• Support the Hall Master, Resident Fellows and Hall Manager with incident response and student welfare, and help prepare reports for the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Alumni Relationships and the Development Office
• Handle procurement, reimbursements, payments, inventory and administrative records in line with NUS policies
• Prepare correspondence, minutes, reports and presentations, and coordinate meetings and events
• Coordinate website and social media updates with student leaders and support alumni engagement
• Liaise with University offices and service providers on facilities and operations, and assist with process improvements and cross-functional projects; occasional evening or weekend support may be needed

Required profile

• Recognised university degree, preferably with at least 2 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, education administration or programme coordination
• Ability to manage projects and complex stakeholder coordination independently (advantageous for Assistant Manager)
• Strong organisation, planning, written communication and interpersonal skills, able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Genuine interest in student development and the residential experience, able to work with diverse students and staff
• Proactive involvement in residential life programmes
• Experience in hostel administration, student support, events or higher education is an advantage

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable using digital platforms and administrative systems
• Able to adopt AI applications where necessary