Manager Undergraduate Outreach

The College of Engineering at NTU Singapore is seeking a dynamic Manager, Undergraduate Outreach, to lead and manage the College’s Undergraduate Outreach, Admissions and Scholarship (OAS) functions.  

Reporting to the Head, Undergraduate Programmes, the successful candidate will play a critical role in leading the College-wide efforts to attract and engage prospective students as well as overseeing undergraduate admissions and scholarship processes. The incumbent will advance the College’s student recruitment objectives through the co-development and execution of outreach strategies, marketing initiatives and recruitment campaigns as well as the organising and coordination of key outreach events such as the NTU Open House, Tea Parties etc. The role also oversees the coordination and alignment of outreach, admissions and scholarship activities across the College’s five engineering schools and relevant University departments to ensure a seamless and effective student recruitment experience.

Key Responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the OAS team, including setting annual performance goals and implementing operational SOPs.
• Lead and develop outreach and engagement strategies targeted at prospective undergraduates.
• A specialised focus on outreach initiatives, programmes and events for local polytechnic and international student recruitment.
• Direct campus-wide undergraduate recruitment and outreach initiatives, serving as lead coordinator and executive oversight for all flagship events. The individual will also be the main organiser for CoE’s annual EASE Tea Party.
• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with pre-university institutions, polytechnics, industry leaders, alumni networks, and internal university offices to expand recruitment reach and drive collaborative outreach initiatives.
• Support overall admissions and scholarship processes, managing intake plans and submitting weekly application and tracking reports.
• Spearhead integrated publicity and outreach media strategies to elevate the brand presence, visibility, and market appeal of the College’s undergraduate engineering programmes across local and international prospective student networks.
• Any other projects and tasks assigned.

Requirements:

• Recognized university degree in any discipline. A degree in Business / Marketing / Mass Communications is preferred.
• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in student recruitment and outreach in the higher education sector.
• Proven experience in planning, organising and executing events and outreach programmes.
• Resourceful team player with good interpersonal and people management skills.
• Highly motivated and meticulous individual with strong analytic and problem-solving skills and keen eye for details.
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of the higher education market in Singapore and Asia-Pacific region will be an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU