Executive/Senior Executive, Student Life (1-year contract)

Who We Are

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg.

About The Role

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 maximise their personal potential. This is realised 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 intellectually nimble; have an eye for detail as well as collaborative possibilities; and the ability to tackle challenging situations with finesse and determination. A strong passion for people development is also expected.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the SUSC Secretariat team in setup, and the opening/closing processes of international competitions and inter-university events including administrative duties such as managing accommodation, transport arrangements, and other logistics.
• As a Sports Team Manager, you will provide ground operations and safety support during both local and overseas competitions.
• Mentor SUSS Competition Groups, including coordinating with coaches on training plans, conducting performance evaluations etc.
• Perform administrative duties for sports competition groups’ programmes, including pre-competition preparation, sourcing for training venues, risk management, budget management, financial tasks including billing and payment, logistics management, etc.
• Build and maintain relationship with sports-related stakeholders, including local IHL sports council (SUSC and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic), National Sports Agencies, sports coaches, physiotherapists, etc.
• Collaborate with SUSS departments and external stakeholders to coordinate programmes and initiatives.
• 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.
• Travel overseas to support sports competition, meetings with foreign sports agencies, etc.

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.
• Intellectually inquisitive; with a good awareness of current and global affairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.