Senior Executive, College of Graduate Research Studies

About Us

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Position Overview

This position is for College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS).

Responsibilities

• Student Engagement
  • Coordinate and assist the Graduate Research Student Society (GRSS) in executing their workplan and events.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with Office of Alumni Relations to support the Graduate Research Alumni Chapter (GRAC) in organising events to promote collegiate identity amongst the alumni.
  • Promote and maintain a positive working relationship with current students and alumni to foster collaboration.
  • Assist in administering the annual Graduation Exit Survey and its reporting.
• CGRS Events
  • Assist in organising and executing CGRS events such as the Graduation Lunch, Onboarding & Orientation, and Annual Kick-off & Awards Ceremony.
  • Assist in organising the annual Singapore Rising Scholars Conference (SRSC) and Rising Scholars Fellowship Programme (RSFP).
  • Assist in coordinating the SMU Presidential Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) and Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship (IDF) Awards, and Outstanding Graduate Supervisor Award (OGSA).
  • Design EDMs for events and work with CGRS marketing team to promote these events via various platforms.
  • Work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the success of CGRS events.
• CGRS Residences
  • Be the assistant point of contact for CGRS Residences at SMU Hostel - Prinsep Street Residences (PSR).
  • Assist in organising various programmes and events at the CGRS Residences to promote collegiate identity amongst CGRS Residents.
  • Assist in the administering the yearly application process with SMU Housing Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience and understanding of the tertiary education landscape would be an advantage.
• Experience in organising student activities and events management would be essential.
• Able to design event marketing collaterals using design application (Canva).
• Good communications (both written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation and execution skills, and an eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload while ensuring the quality of service.
• A team player who is able to work interdependently in a cross-functional environment.

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.