Manager, Graduate Career Development

About the role

Nanyang Business School's Graduate Studies Career Development (GSCD) team provides career services to post-graduate students so they become career-savvy professionals and find the right job after graduation. The Manager, Graduate Career Development leads employer engagement with companies in Singapore and international markets to bring jobs for more than 900 students, and works with the GSCD team on career workshops, networking events and company presentations.

Key responsibilities

• Support the GSCD strategy by implementing career workshops, networking events and company presentations, and driving strategic initiatives that raise the level of career services.
• Secure full-time jobs and internship opportunities in Singapore and globally by engaging key hiring organisations and building tiered partnerships with companies in key markets.
• Build partnerships with recruiters and hiring managers worldwide, especially in key hiring sectors.
• Work with internal NTU/NBS stakeholders (Associate Deans, Academic Directors, Program and Management Office, NTU Career Office, Alumni Affairs and Development Offices) to source jobs and internships from existing and new contacts.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni in key markets to build a pipeline of jobs and internships.
• Provide administrative support for matching students to jobs and internships.
• Act as a thought leader for international roles: advise GSCD Career Leads on employers and employment trends, support industry projects and visits, and place students in their desired roles.
• Counsel students on sectors and countries, monitor internship performance and coach students on career readiness.

Required profile

• Degree from a top-tier global business school; an MBA or Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 7 years of work experience, with strong networks of hiring companies.
• Proven business development track record, including internal and external collaboration and leadership experience.
• Experience in international markets is a distinct advantage.
• Able to manage senior stakeholders and communicate effectively with people of varying levels and backgrounds.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of hiring practices and mandates of companies across sectors in Singapore and key international markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative, teamwork, attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.