Temporary Business Development Assistant - Incubation

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE), established in 2016 as the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) hub for lifelong learning, is both an academic school and a university-wide platform. As a school, SCALE specialises in multi-disciplinary education transcending conventional domains — bringing together expertise from across NUS' diverse faculties to create integrated learning experiences. Beyond its academic function, SCALE aggregates lifelong learning opportunities from across NUS onto a single platform for alumni, works with industry and government partners to co-create workforce development and transformation programmes, and provides essential central services to catalyse and support lifelong education across the entire university, including grant management, outreach, application management, and guidance in programme innovation and frameworks.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join our SCALE-Global unit as Business Development Assistant

Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent will support the academic and programme management functions of the unit. The incumbent will provide efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and coordination support to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programmes and short courses

This role is offered on a six-month, fixed-term contract basis

Key Responsibilities
•    Conduct desktop research to scope out opportunities related to projects that the team is working on.
•    Administrative support for planning and management of short courses, including preparing teaching engagement contracts, client contracts, programme schedules and info packs. 
•    Liaise with internal stakeholders such as faculty, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely communication of course content, materials, and any changes.
•    Support the programme delivery team in planning and delivery of short courses for professionals and pre-university students.
•    Assist in other ad hoc projects, assigned by supervisor/HOD.

Education

Minimum Polytechnic Diploma or higher

Experience and Skills

Prior events/conference management experience would be a plus.
Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude.
IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications.
Excellent coordination and organization skills, with a customer-centric mindset.
Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented and ambiguous work environment

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department : Scale-Global

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 30185