Total 14 Director/C-Level Education / Training job vacancies in D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas

Join Our Team at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at NTU Singapore hosts research and education activities in two divisions: Division of Mathematical Sciences (MAS) and Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP). MAS covers diverse topics ranging from pure mathematics to the applications of mathematics in cryptography, computing, business, and finance. PAP covers many areas of fundamental and applied physics, including quantum information, condensed matter physics, biophysics, and photonics. Over the years, SPMS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.

The laboratory of Pan Guangming at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to a project focused on large random matrices and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting research in one or more of the following fields:

• Large random matrices
• Machine Learning

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in statistics or related areas.
• Experience in random matrices or machine learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is essential to conduct research
• Strong publication record

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Summary:The Technical and Research Director plays a critical role in leading and managing all technical and research-related activities within the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of both technical and scientific principles, as well as strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:Provide strategic direction and leadership for all technical operations.
   Oversee the development and implementation of technical policies, procedures, and standards.
   Ensure that technical resources are effectively utilized to support organizational goals and objectives.
   Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends, and make recommendations for their integration into existing systems and processes.
   
2. Research Management:Lead and manage research projects from conception to completion.
   Develop and maintain research agendas aligned with organizational objectives.
   Identify and prioritize research opportunities based on their potential impact and relevance.
   Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to leverage expertise and resources for research initiatives.
   
3. Team Leadership:Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical and research team.
   Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
   Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
   Promote a positive work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
   
4. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of technical and research activities with broader organizational goals.
   Build and maintain relationships with external partners, including academic institutions, research organizations, and industry stakeholders.
   Represent the organization in technical and research forums, conferences, and industry events.
   
5. Budget and Resource Management:Develop and manage budgets for technical and research initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources.
   Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization without compromising quality or outcomes.
   Monitor and report on the financial performance of technical and research activities, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
   

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant technical or scientific field.
• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in technical leadership and research management roles.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex technical and research projects.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and experimental design.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team building, mentoring, and decision-making.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate technical and research challenges.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

As the Business Development Lead for Enterprise Learning Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our business development efforts, expanding our continuing education Programmes to the enterprise market in Singapore and beyond. You will lead our successful team to further increase market share, create new revenue streams, and seize opportunities through a comprehensive sales strategy, partnerships with university schools, and collaborations with industry and trade partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership for Business Development:

• Execute Enterprise business development strategy aligned with our institution's mission.
• Continuously assess market dynamics and identify opportunities for aggressive growth, market share acquisition, and new revenue streams through collaborations.

2. Revenue Generation, Growth, and Market Share:

• Drive substantial revenue growth, targeting specific market share goals through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of existing partnerships, and exploration of innovative revenue opportunities.
• Forge strong relationships with corporate clients to secure recurring business and establish market dominance.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Trade Partners:

• Proactively engage industry and trade partners to create mutually beneficial collaborations, revenue-sharing agreements, and innovative training opportunities.
• Leverage external partnerships to develop new revenue streams and expand our presence in corporate training.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit and mentor sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and market share growth.
• Set clear performance objectives and provide professional development opportunities to drive team success.

5. Programme Development and Customization:

• Oversee the development and customization of training Programmes, ensuring they capture market share, diversify revenue streams, and meet the unique needs of corporate clients.
• Ensure training Programmes remain ahead of industry trends and aligned with best practices.

6. Engagement with Clients and Industry Partners:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and partners, maintaining robust relationships while gaining insights into their training needs and collaborative opportunities.
• Collaborate closely to deliver tailored training solutions that secure market leadership and generate new revenue streams.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, high-quality training Programme delivery.
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and drive improvements.

8. Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for the enterprise training division, optimizing profitability while supporting revenue diversification.

9. Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in corporate training.
• Conduct market research to pinpoint and capitalize on market share expansion and new revenue opportunities.

10. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all training Programmes meet service-level agreements and contractual obligations, reinforcing our market leadership.
• Provide transparent and insightful reports to senior leadership on market share expansion, revenue diversification, and industry collaboration.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and industry connections.
• Proven track record in enterprise training or corporate learning, driving revenue growth, market leadership, and revenue diversification through collaborations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• A self-started and strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable and measurable plans.
• Deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.
• A data driven business leader with strong growth mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, performance and financial management skills.

Note: Candidates from the private sector with regional expansion experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director. Reporting to Associate Chair Research (ACR) in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), the incumbent shall provide leadership and is responsible for the planning, promotion, and strategic development of research collaborations with internal stakeholders and external partners including industry, institutions, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development with industry partners
• Execute EEE’s strategy in industry engagement and development
• Facilitate new initiatives in EEE in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Provide strategic technical support to faculty on research proposals
• Perform industry/technology/IP study
• Prepare research proposals with faculty
• Act as point of contact with government agencies and companies
• Lead in other strategic College and School level proposals and communications

Requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a senior management position, preferably from the tertiary education industry or relevant research industries. For a PhD degree holder, this working experience requirement can be mitigated.
• Must have a good knowledge of Intellectual Property.
• Have a proven track record of close working experience with multiple government agencies and companies or must be comfortable in approaching government agencies and companies.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property and experience on Project Management in a R&D setting.
• Excellent Writing Skills with some research technical experience.
• Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills.
• Strong Leadership, Collaboration Skills, and Problem-Solving Skills.

Nanyang Technological University's Centre for IT Services (CITS) is on the search for a Senior Assistant Director of Learning Applications & Solutions. This key position will oversee our digital learning ecosystem, aiming to deliver a impactful and delightful teaching and learning experience for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction aligned with IT governance standards to design, implement, and maintain robust IT systems.
• Develop and execute project plans to ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
• Lead and collaborate with stakeholders to integrate learning technologies seamlessly into the existing learning ecosystem ensuring alignment with educational goals
• Lead and collaborate with learning operation teams to establish incident response plans and ensure adherence to predefined SLAs
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure projects align with governance frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of experience in IT-related industries with at least 5 years in IT project management and technical leadership role
• Prior experience and understanding of the education industry are advantageous
• Proven technical background in application development using Java, Python, etc
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

As the Business Development Lead for Enterprise Learning Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our business development efforts, expanding our continuing education Programmes to the enterprise market in Singapore and beyond. You will lead our successful team to further increase market share, create new revenue streams, and seize opportunities through a comprehensive sales strategy, partnerships with university schools, and collaborations with industry and trade partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership for Business Development:

• Execute Enterprise business development strategy aligned with our institution's mission.
• Continuously assess market dynamics and identify opportunities for aggressive growth, market share acquisition, and new revenue streams through collaborations.

2. Revenue Generation, Growth, and Market Share:

• Drive substantial revenue growth, targeting specific market share goals through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of existing partnerships, and exploration of innovative revenue opportunities.
• Forge strong relationships with corporate clients to secure recurring business and establish market dominance.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Trade Partners:

• Proactively engage industry and trade partners to create mutually beneficial collaborations, revenue-sharing agreements, and innovative training opportunities.
• Leverage external partnerships to develop new revenue streams and expand our presence in corporate training.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit and mentor sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and market share growth.
• Set clear performance objectives and provide professional development opportunities to drive team success.

5. Programme Development and Customization:

• Oversee the development and customization of training Programmes, ensuring they capture market share, diversify revenue streams, and meet the unique needs of corporate clients.
• Ensure training Programmes remain ahead of industry trends and aligned with best practices.

6. Engagement with Clients and Industry Partners:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and partners, maintaining robust relationships while gaining insights into their training needs and collaborative opportunities.
• Collaborate closely to deliver tailored training solutions that secure market leadership and generate new revenue streams.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, high-quality training Programme delivery.
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and drive improvements.

8. Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for the enterprise training division, optimizing profitability while supporting revenue diversification.

9. Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in corporate training.
• Conduct market research to pinpoint and capitalize on market share expansion and new revenue opportunities.

10. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all training Programmes meet service-level agreements and contractual obligations, reinforcing our market leadership.
• Provide transparent and insightful reports to senior leadership on market share expansion, revenue diversification, and industry collaboration.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and industry connections.
• Proven track record in enterprise training or corporate learning, driving revenue growth, market leadership, and revenue diversification through collaborations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• A self-started and strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable and measurable plans.
• Deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.
• A data driven business leader with strong growth mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, performance and financial management skills.

Note: Candidates from the private sector with regional expansion experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Are you passionate about gymnastics and dedicated to nurturing young talent? Do you possess excellent leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment? If so, The Yard Singapore is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Schools Director of Gymnastics.

About The Yard Singapore: The Yard Singapore is the premier sports and recreational provider dedicated to providing high-quality gymnastics training programs for children of all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to inspire and empower young athletes to achieve their full potential in a fun and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive gymnastics training programs for athletes of varying ages and skill levels within our schools environment.
• Provide hands-on instruction and guidance to gymnasts during training sessions, focusing on skill development, technique, and safety.
• Plan and organize gymnastics competitions, exhibitions, and other events to showcase athletes’ progress and achievements within our schools.
• Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches and support staff to ensure the effective operation of the gymnastics program.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to communicate program goals, expectations, and progress updates.
• Maintain a safe and clean training environment, adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Stay current with trends and developments in the field of gymnastics coaching, attending workshops, seminars, and training sessions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of [5 years] of experience coaching gymnastics .
• Bachelors Degree
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire athletes and coaching staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with athletes, parents, and staff members.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by the gymnastics program schedule.
• Prior experience organizing and managing gymnastics events and competitions is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to the success of our athletes and coaches.

If you are passionate about gymnastics and ready to take on a leadership role in shaping the future of young athletes, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and coaching philosophy to [hr@theyard.com.sg].

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC) invites applications for the position of Principal Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support CLIC Directors Prof Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (Nanyang Technological University) in providing leadership and day-to-day management of all CLIC research activities
• To supervise and coordinate all CLIC programme staff (senior research fellow, research fellows, research associates, assistants and administrative staff) employed in Singapore
• To facilitate co-ordination and communication between PIs from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
• To facilitate efficient work integration across the different individual work packages
• To contribute scientific leadership on the CLIC programme of research, with a particular focus on the neuroscience of learning across the lifespan. Subject to the approval of the funder, it is anticipated that the post holder would be part of the principal investigator team for CLIC.
• To provide oversight of required academic inputs to funder reporting and grant terms compliance processes to ensure high-quality, programmatically synergetic communications with funder and funder advisory committees
• To be responsible for ensuring the programme’s ethics and governance responsibilities are properly fulfilled
• To promote CLIC research activities within Singapore and internationally, with a view to widening the international research impact
• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• Preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes to continue, further support and/or progress the research goals of the CLIC programme
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects within the scope of the CLIC programme and write up for presentation and publication
• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders
• To originate and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, or build relationships for future activities
• Manage the use of research resources and ensure that effective use if made of them, manage/monitor research budgets

Job Requirements:

• PhD in the relevant specialist subject area
• Expertise in the science of learning, with a particular focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and mechanisms of learning in young people
• Experience of data management and analysis, with great attention to detail and excellent record keeping
• Experience of experimental design, data quality control, data processing, statistical analysis, and integration and visualization of data from multiple platforms
• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements
• Ability to work both in a team and pro-actively, using own initiative to prioritise and manage own workload, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Role holder must have excellent IT skills and data analysis experience
• Flexibility, good time management and ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload
• Experienced in conducting individual and collaborative research projects
• Enthusiastic to undertake management and administrative duties and have a track record of securing research funding
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight
• Ability to support staff individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture
• Possess sufficient administrative skills to manage projects including financial management
• Ability and willingness to be located in Singapore
• Extensive prior experience and deep knowledge of the Singapore research environment, in particular, experience with setting up local research infrastructure, conducting human psychological research, and liaising with local research entities

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to NTU job portal link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at clic@ntu.edu.sg.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description / Responsibilities

1. Develop and build competencies in process and design engineering for ISCE2

2. As part of ISCE2 management team, contribute to building a mission and values driven organization

3. Lead and deliver Low-carbon Technology Translation Testbed (LCT3) as a national infrastructure for local and international partnerships

• Understand LCT3 objectives, operating philosophy and how LCT3 fits into the wider ecosystem to support Singapore's Net-Zero ambitions.
• Develop a clear scope that the LCT3 initiative can plan and mobilise against and work with agency stakeholders to set KPIs for the long term sustenance of the facility
• Plan and manage budget for LCT3
• Lead multi-disciplinary and multi-organization LCT3 team
• Understand complexities of the low-carbon technology ecosystem in Singapore and play lead role in stakeholder management amongst industry partners, IHLs and government agencies
• Engage, attract and bring in these stakeholders to participate in LCT3
• Work with agency and academic partners to set up the governance, and support the running of LCT3s governance processes
• Work with all program workstreams to regularly review short & long-term plans
• Participates as part of the ISCE2 leadership team to inform and influence the mapping of R&D activities to a translational outcome aligned with Singapore's national goals.
• Ensure regular reporting processes are in place and provide visibility of program status, issues and manage any significant business risks.
• Represent LCT3 at LCER Steering Committee level and relevant boards, including the LCER Technical Committee
• Thought leadership and advocacy in the development of low carbon technologies.
• Represent A*STAR in an advisory role to other agencies and offices (eg S&TPPO, NRF, NCCS)

4. Guide and support process and design engineering efforts in ISCE2 in other areas, e.g. synthetic biology

Requirement

• Doctorate in Chemical or Process Engineering
• Good knowledge of industry and latest technology trends in sustainability
• Over 15 years of proven programme leadership/industry leadership experience in delivering translational engineering projects in the energy/ chemical/pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to work with procurement and different engineering disciplines, and familiarity with FEL (front end loading) engineering from basic design, basic and detailed engineering, mechanical completion to commissioning are pre-requisites. Experience in commissioning of commercial world-scale plants would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Singapore public sector stakeholder management
• Experienced in working with global management and technical stakeholders
• Experienced in strategic operations and project management
• Exceptional strategic thinking, with the ability to envision long-term goals and develop practical plans to achieve them.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

• Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting exercise for cost centres and grants within the institute
• Oversee the utilisation of grants and resources to support forward planning.
• Perform long term financial projection for the institute, taking into account of pipeline projects
• Develop appropriate strategies to achieve effective resource management and optimal fund utilisation
• Oversee fund requests and project expenditure, including manpower costs so that grants are drawn down in a timely manner
• Prepare and/or present monthly management reports and analysis
• Review monthly financial reports and liaise with external stakeholders to rectify any discrepancies
• Assist with corporate governance, risk reporting and business continuity management
• Conduct briefings to stakeholders on new initiatives, guidelines/procedures to create awareness and promote greater synergy
• Manage and execute other duties, assignments and projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related fields with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Quick, meticulous, resourceful and creative problem solver who works well with various stakeholders and under pressure.
• Positive and self-motivated, adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.
• Highly organized and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties.
• Confident communicator with good writing and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and people skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in using data visualisation tools, eg Power BI and Tableau
• Work arrangement : Hybrid

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As a renowned educational institution, NTU is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, fostering innovation in research, and promoting lifelong learning that equips individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in a dynamic and evolving economy. Our mission extends beyond traditional undergraduate and graduate Programmes, encompassing a strong commitment to continuous education and lifelong learning to cater to the diverse training needs of our B2C communities.

Job Summary:

In the role of Business Development Lead for Lifelong Learning Solutions, you will hold a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving the growth and success of our lifelong learning initiatives within the B2C sector. Your responsibilities will include leading an already high-performing team, overseeing Business Development, Programme development, nurturing training partnerships, and implementing innovative CET (Continuing Education and Training) strategies to ensure sustained expansion and impact. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of providing accessible and relevant lifelong learning opportunities to individuals seeking to enhance their skills, acquire future-ready competencies, and advance their careers.

Responsibilities:

1. Programme Development and Enhancement for Reskilling and Upskilling:

• Oversee the development, customization, and refinement of continuous education and lifelong learning Programmes to meet the evolving needs of adult learners.
• Prioritize the Programme portfolio in accordance with market dynamics and industry needs, while guiding marketing, inside sales, operations, and outreach teams to optimize their resources for maximum efficiency and performance.

2. Sales Process Optimization and Lead Management:

• Develop and implement a robust sales funnel process aimed at streamlining sales and marketing efforts, including lead qualification, management, and ensuring prompt follow-up, professional engagement, and conversion.
• Spearhead sales and marketing campaigns in collaboration with business and delivery partners, intermediaries, University outreach teams, and demand generation teams to foster strong and thriving sales pipelines.

3. CRM System Utilization:

• Serve as a proficient user of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, effectively tracking leads, customer interactions, and sales progress.
• Leverage CRM data and insights to inform decision-making, nurture leads, and manage customer relationships with finesse.

4. Business Expansion and Revenue Growth:

• Implement strategies aimed at expanding the division's business, with a keen focus on driving revenue growth while maintaining affordability and accessibility for our diverse learner base.
• Identify fresh market segments, delivery channels, and funding opportunities to expedite revenue growth.

5. Partnership Development for Future-Ready Skills:

• Establish and nurture partnerships with industry organizations, employers, government agencies, and educational institutions to create collaborative educational initiatives.
• Concentrate on acquiring future-ready skills that empower individuals for career advancement in a rapidly changing job market.

6. Team Leadership and Development:

• Assume responsibility for recruiting, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams of professionals dedicated to surpassing market and industry standards.
• Set clear objectives and a visionary outlook, nurturing a culture marked by innovation, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

7. Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure that all Programmes adhere to regulatory standards and rigorous quality assurance processes within the framework of our university and funding agencies' guidelines.
• Implement robust assessment mechanisms aimed at gauging Programme effectiveness, learning outcomes, and skills acquisition, closely aligning with our university's commitment to academic excellence.

8. Growth and Budget Management:

• Develop forecasts, projections, and exercise prudent budget management for the Lifelong Learning Division, ensuring optimal resource allocation to achieve financial sustainability and growth.

9. Reporting and Evaluation for Career Advancement:

• Prepare regular reports on divisional performance, learner outcomes, and market trends for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Utilize data-driven insights to drive Programme enhancements, enhance career advancement opportunities, and facilitate successful career transitions for our diverse learner base.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• A dynamic and meticulous leader and strong organizational skills, interdepartmental execution, and accountability.
• Ability to develop a concise and measurable CET plan and see it through with urgency.
• A self-starter and multi-tasker with strong people leadership skills in managing diverse teams.
• Profound understanding of the adult education landscape, government initiatives, funding opportunities, and policies supporting Singapore's Skills Development mission.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

About School of Social Sciences (SSS)

SSS has nearly 100 faculty members and more than 1,700 undergraduates who major in the four degree programmes the School offers: Economics, Psychology, Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Sociology. Students also have the opportunities of choosing double majors such as Economics and Psychology, Economics and Public Policy & Global Affairs, and Economics and Engineering, etc. There are more than 180 graduate students in our PhD and MA programmes (by research), and MSc programmes in Applied Economics and Gerontology. The School’s holistic and rigorous education aims to prepare our students with analytical and critical capacities that can be applied in the classroom and future careers. Students will be able to further expand their learning horizons through overseas exchanges and internship experiences in Singapore.

Apart from being deeply engaged in their disciplinary pursuits, our faculty members are also at the forefront of cutting-edge research between the social sciences and other disciplines. The School has identified Global Asia, Environment and Sustainability, Science and Society as the strategic areas of interdisciplinary research and international collaborations.

Job Description:

In overseeing and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Associate Chair (Research) Office, the Lead of the office assist to promote and facilitate the School’s strategic research development.

• Continual review of work processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness in administration
• Oversee collation and report of School’s research performance data for university’s Research Driver exercise
• Act as liaison between faculty members, university Research Support Office, and potential funding agencies on grant queries
• Provide effective administrative assistance to PIs in proposal writing and budget preparation
• Ensure School PIs, research staff, and administrators’ compliance with national, university, school, and funding agency guidelines on research grant usage
• Oversee internal administrative processes in research account management, grant usage, grant reporting to ensure smooth usage of project funds
• Partner with HR to manage research staff hiring, on-boarding, contract renewal and appraisal
• Liaise with Legal and Secretariat Office (LSO), funding agencies, and project PIs Assist Associate Chair (Research) in the dissemination, implementation, and enforcement of NTU’s research integrity policy

Requirements:

• Degree holder from a recognized tertiary institution with at least 10 years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of policies and practices on research
• Candidates with background in or familiarity with social sciences research with have an advantage
• Good supervisory, interpersonal and stakeholder communication and management skills
• Ability to compile, organize, review and store comprehensive data for record keeping and efficient reporting
• Basic knowledge in data analysis for financial projection and budgeting, reporting of grant information and quantified research output
• Effective in writing and information presentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

NTU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CoHASS) is a union of four Schools and two Centres – the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), the School of Humanities (SoH), the School of Social Sciences (SSS), the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA) and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA). We are currently home to more than 6,000 students, as well as faculty, research and administrative staff.

The Assistant Director (Research Grant Support Management) will work closely with the College Grant Consultant in supporting the Dean and the Associate Dean (Research) in the strategic planning and execution of the research strategy of HASS Cluster. The incumbent works closely with the research administration teams at the College, School and Research Centre levels to mobilise resources across the Cluster and materialise the strategic plans, with the aim to increase the grant activities and yield.

Responsibilities

• Actively identify potential non-MOE external grant opportunities and sourcing of local and international external grants for faculty members and analyse funding trends and conduct research needs matching assessment
• Explore potential network of collaborations and establish strategic relationship and network with external government ministries, agencies, and other grant providers
• Actively engage external stakeholders and establish collaborative research partnerships across schools, colleges, universities and government agencies and industries to foster interdisciplinary and/or multi-disciplinary research collaboration
• Provide advice and support to faculty members and schools on external research grant matters (pre- and post-grant support) to encourage more external grant submissions and boost grant yields
• Conduct one-on-one consultation to help faculty members navigate grants landscape and assist with research idea development for non-MOE external grants
• Provide pre-award services such as reviewing, commenting, and editing of grant proposals and budget preparation to help faculty with structure, argumentation, and writing (from a lay-person’s perspective), as well as align with grant admin and budget guidelines to make the proposals more competitive
• Lead a team to provide post award and grant admin support including project variation justification write up, submission and tracking of variation, progress reporting, and navigation of RISE, ARIBA, ERMP, and other similar systems, as well as assist with research staff hiring and other grant admin related matters
• Coordinate and organize grant administrative briefing and workshops and research networking events

Requirements

• Degree or Masters from a recognized university
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in research administration especially in grant sourcing, grant administration (pre-grant award and post-grand award) in an academic and (or) research institutions
• At least 3 years of people management/ leadership experience
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting of grant information and research output, financial projection and budgeting
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills that are persuasive, influential and compelling
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines

Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted to include the locality adjustment for the specific position.

The Associate Director, Nursing Education is required to demonstrate practice of an executive nature, comprised of complex, leadership, administrative, and operational oversight components associated with critical nursing academic and health care issues that influence the organizational mission to train nurses at all levels of practice for the VA and the Nation. This position reports to the Director, Nursing Education of OAA. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the OAA Director of Nursing Education to develop, implement, and monitor all VA nursing education programs.
• Providing consultation with VA field based facilities and academic institutions to promote VA OAA partnerships and nursing education programs that further the mission of the VA.
• Incorporating knowledge of educational factors such as programmatic trends, curriculum design, teaching methodologies, inter-professional education, and accreditation standards into the development of VA nursing expansion programs that further the mission of the organization.
• Assessing VA nursing education programs and recommending changes and improvements based on findings to ensure/maintain quality programs that support the VA mission.
• Administering, forecasting and managing a national multimillion nursing education program budget.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:30pm; or as negotiated
Compressed/Flexible: May be available
Telework: Available
Virtual/Remote: This is a remote position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $153,202 Per Year (VN 5)