Senior Executive, Curriculum Planning and Operations

About the role

Nanyang Business School (NBS) of Nanyang Technological University is looking for a Senior Executive to support the Undergraduate Programmes Office (UPO) in curriculum planning and operations. The role covers academic planning, coordination and administration of undergraduate programmes so that students receive a meaningful and impactful experience.

Key responsibilities

• Semester timetabling: coordinate with academic divisions on timetabling, teaching allocations and resource planning; support course coordinator and teaching instructor records; liaise with stakeholders on teaching schedules.
• Course registration and curriculum planning: advise students on course planning, process registration requests, maintain records, update course outlines, catalogues, programme structures and curriculum requirements on the NBS Intranet, and support curriculum changes.
• Special and joint programmes: administer double degree, second major and minor programmes, coordinate with partner schools on vacancies, admissions and registration, keep programme information accurate online, and advise students on academic progression.
• Change of programme and business streaming: administer these exercises, advise students on eligibility and pathways, process applications, maintain records and reports, and communicate outcomes.
• Other duties: support MOOC administration and credit transfers, help review academic policies and procedures, manage academic forms and resources, assist with undergraduate email enquiries, keep records and archives, support events such as Open House and Convocation, and follow up on any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma holder.
• Related qualifications and/or experience in the higher education sector are advantageous.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure, and to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive, tactful team player with good critical thinking and communication skills, and a positive learning attitude.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Teams.