Senior Assistant Manager, Experiential Learning

About the role

The NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) is looking for a Senior Assistant Manager, Experiential Learning, based at the NTU Main Campus. The role drives, facilitates and executes student venture pathways, connects students to campus resources such as Innovation Ports and Makers' Labs, and works with internal and external stakeholders including NTUitive and the I&E Office. It reports to the Manager, Experiential Learning and supports the Deputy Director, NTUpreneur.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with Programme Leads, faculty and NTU schools to identify tech-enabled I&E student projects and promote and facilitate access to support and networks.
• Track student project progress, maintain a project database, follow up regularly and help students overcome challenges.
• Identify and facilitate collaborations with local and international partners, government bodies, overseas universities and corporations, and design a sustainable industry engagement framework.
• Design I&E co-curricular activities with internal and external stakeholders, and manage space and bookings at Innovation Port, One North and the NTU Innovation Hub.
• Oversee the annual Chua Thian Poh Pinnacle Prize, from entry reception to finalist shortlisting, grand finale and competition-funded events.
• Mentor students in I&E ventures and portfolios, match teams to mentors in the Mentorship Clinic and track impact.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a university and multi-disciplinary environment; startup ecosystem experience is a plus.
• Experience in fact-finding and data analysis, and in working with professors and I&E government funding agencies.
• Experience in venture mentorship, budget planning, grant management and claim processing.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, start-up development, government grants and best practices in venture support at world-class universities.

Required skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while remaining a team player.