Executive, Student Life (1 Year Contract)

About The Job

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) administers full-time and part-time undergraduate degree and graduate programmes.

SUSS Student Life (under Student SUcceSS Centre) aims to create an enabling culture that empowers students to maximize their personal potential. This is realized by supporting students to strengthen their well-being, and helping students develop their unique potential to contribute actively to SUSS and the wider community. SUSS Student Life also organises and implements student leadership, onboarding, inclusion and well-being programmes for the personal and professional development of students.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team to organise, implement and support various systems, processes and programmes helmed by the SUSS Student Life and Student SUcceSS Centre. In particular, the candidate will support SUSS Competition Groups.

We are looking for individuals who possess good student development skills and knowledge; have strong ability to lead the development and implementation of student life programmes; and are committed to the preparation and development of students.

Candidates should be agile; have an eye for detail as well as collaborative possibilities; and the ability to tackle challenging situations with competence and determination. A strong passion for people development is also expected.

What You Will Be Doing

The shortlisted candidate will work with the Manager and Executive of Student Life by providing efficient and effective administrative support to the department.

• Provide oversight, mentorship, and guidance to student leaders of the SUSS Competition Groups (CGs) in the development and implementation of Sports for Good initiatives.
• Manage administrative duties for sports competition groups programmes, including pre-competition preparation, sourcing for training venues, financial management, logistics, etc.
• Support the planning and execution of key CG events, including the annual Inter-School Games (ISG) and local competitions, through coordination, logistics, stakeholder management, etc.
• Provide ground operations and safety support during local and overseas competitions.
• Build and maintain relationship with sports-related stakeholders, including local IHL sports council (Singapore University Sports Council (SUSC) and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP)), National Sports Agencies, sports coaches, physiotherapists, etc.
• Collaborate with SUSS departments and external stakeholders to coordinate programmes and initiatives.
• Travel overseas as required to support sports competition, meetings with foreign sports agencies, etc.
• Assist in managing the operations of the SUSS Gymnasium, ensuring all bookings are handled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work across various offices within Student SUcceSS Centre and support the different functions and events as necessary.
• Attend training and development courses relevant to work and professional development.
• Assist with other tasks and duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor, as well as participate in university-wide activities.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder with at least 1 year of relevant working experience. Experience in youth development and/or sports management will be an added advantage.
• Team player, with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
• Able to work independently with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong coordination, administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in managing events, conducting workshops/talks, managing student groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.