Senior Executive/Executive (Sectorial Development Analyst), SCALE (LET)

The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals.  All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

To augment our manpower resources in the School, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join us.

Reporting to the Assistant Senior Manager, the incumbent would be instrumental in assisting in a range of administrative duties that would be needed to be executed in an efficient and effective manner to support the smooth functioning of the unit. 

This role is offered on a fixed-term, non-renewable contract to end on 30th September 2027, subject to a 6-month probation period. 

Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with an annual variable bonus which is subject to the incumbent’s performance and the University/School’s prevailing remuneration policies.

The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•    Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of specific sectors to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, contributing to a thorough understanding of the industry landscape.

•    Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government bodies, industry associations, and subject matter experts, to gather qualitative and quantitative data and insights.

•    Analyze collected data using statistical tools and methodologies to uncover patterns, correlations, and insights that inform our understanding of the sector.

•    Synthesize findings from research and analysis into clear, concise reports and presentations, highlighting key growth areas, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
•    Recommend data-driven interventions and strategies to address identified issues, support growth, and enhance industry performance.

•    Stay abreast of global trends and developments within the sector, ensuring that analysis and recommendations are current and relevant.

•    Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance skills and knowledge in sectoral analysis and related fields.

Academic & Professional Certification
•    A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a reputable university
•    IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications

Experience & Attributes 
•    Preferably 2-3 years of related working experience; fresh university graduates may be considered
•    Good verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills with a positive work attitude
•    Excellent coordination and organisation skills, with a customer-centric mindset
•    Strong team player who is meticulous, resourceful, resilient and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented and ambiguous work environment
•    Experience in working in an education setting will be an added advantage 

To expedite application processing, a copy of academic certificates and transcripts from GCE O-level onwards should be uploaded via the online application portal. Salary expectations, if quoted, should be on a 12-month guaranteed basis; do not include variable components like performance bonuses, incentives & allowances.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Continuing And Lifelong Education

Department : Lifelong Education & Training

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 24314