Assistant Manager/Manager (Workplace Learning Designer)

Who We Are

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), is at the forefront of building capabilities and offering continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences and Institute for Adult Learning, please visit www.suss.edu.sg or www.ial.edu.sg.

About the Job

In this position, the appointee will be working as part of the Workplace Learning & Solutioning unit of the Centre for Workplace & Learning Innovation. The appointee will be responsible for designing workplace learning courses/workshops, scoping of workplace related projects, and undertaking research translation to develop toolkits that support the conceptualisation and implementation of workplace and work-based learning and performance interventions.

What You Will Be Doing

Workplace Learning Intervention Design and Toolkit Development (80%)

• Collaborate with learning and organizational development (L&OD) practitioners, consultants, researchers, adult educators, internal stakeholders, and enterprise stakeholders to co-create actionable and authentic workplace learning programmes and toolkits.
• Design and facilitate workplace learning courses and workshops, ensuring alignment with IAL’s pedagogical and adult learning principles and enterprise business outcomes.
• Conduct applied research to identify and translate industry practices into resources such as case studies, diagnostic tools, process templates, and frameworks.
• Validate and pilot toolkits for real-world application and ensure they meet enterprise needs.
• Produce high-quality materials, including learning contents, graphic/visual aids, resources, and write-ups for dissemination.
• Manage the end-to-end process for toolkit production, including the engagement of service providers (e.g., copywriters, editors, publishers) and overseeing the development timeline.
   

Enterprise Engagement & Projects Scoping (20%)

• Contribute to engaging enterprises and stakeholders in identifying workplace challenges and opportunities, co-developing project scopes and solutions aligned with business needs.
• Develop evaluation framework and metrics to measure extent intended objectives are met, desired outcomes achieved, and learning outcome metrics and/or behavioral change.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Preferably a Masters degree in Business, Adult Learning, Human Resources, Learning & Organisational Development, and/or related field.
• Relevant competency-based Training and Adult Education (TAE) certifications such as ACTA, ACLP, DACE, or DDDLP.
   

Experience

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in designing learning programmes and facilitating training, with a focus on workplace learning as construct to bridge organisational needs with people development.
• Experience in the learning and organisational development field, as well as applied research and consulting, would be advantageous
   

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with a results-driven approach.
• In-depth understanding of business, learning, and organisational development practices and terminologies.
• Highly resourceful, with excellent analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and writing abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Skilled in working independently as a self-starter and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficient in designing and delivering innovative, impactful learning solutions tailored to enterprise needs.
   

Others

• The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute next to Paya Lebar MRT station

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers