Senior Executive – PhD Programme Administration & Student Experience

About the role

The Nanyang Business School (NBS) seeks a Senior Executive to manage end‑to‑end administration of its PhD programme. You will support the full student lifecycle, from recruitment and admissions through graduation, ensuring a high‑quality experience for a diverse, international cohort of researchers.

Key responsibilities

• Support PhD recruitment, outreach, and related procurement processes.
• Manage admissions and scholarship administration, including application processing and offer issuance.
• Provide student administration across the PhD lifecycle – onboarding, orientation, candidature administration, claims, and student activities.
• Assist with academic and programme administration such as course coordination, progress reporting, supervision and committee records, workshops, and internal defences.
• Coordinate PhD convocation planning and administration with central offices.
• Administer inbound and outbound research and exchange programmes, including NGNE students.
• Maintain accurate programme records, databases, and documentation; support financial and operational matters as required.

Required profile

• A recognised degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Experience in higher‑education administration, programme management, or a similar operational role.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills