Senior Executive, SITLEARN Professional Development (Business Development)

SITLEARN Professional Development is the Singapore Institute of Technology’s lifelong learning division. SITLEARN Professional Development caters to working adults who are keen to upgrade their skills and offers multiple pathways for individuals to gain access to higher education learning.

Building on SIT’s reputation as the pioneer of the applied pathway model for Autonomous Universities in Singapore, SITLEARN Professional Development’s courses and programmes emphasise the integration of theory with hands-on application, and are delivered by SIT faculty, thought leaders and supported by industry experts.

Our division is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Executive (Business Development) to join our dynamic team.

The Senior Executive (Business Development), reporting to the Group Head of Business Development, will support the Business Development group in strategic outreach and SkillsFuture initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team to bring Continuing Education & Training (CET)/SkillsFuture courses from idea to fruition. Support client/partner, process related and developmental projects and initiatives
• Assist to conduct market research, schedule/support meetings, update database of clients and visibility of all client opportunities and progress
• Assist to submit courses to SkillsFuture Singapore for funding and track progress/prepare reports on CET/SkillsFuture initiatives for management
• Assist in preparation and collation of presentations and regular reports for management
• Assist in working with Programme Management & Operations and Marketing & Insights teams to ensure quality of course delivery and assist in post-course debrief(s) and survey/feedback for improvement  
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma
• Relevant work experience in supporting lifelong learning and CET-related programmes is preferred, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of financial models and procurement processes, including familiarity with various sources of funding from government agencies for CET/SkillsFuture programmes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• People-centric and good interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-driven, resourceful, and committed individual

The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year contract, which can be renewable upon completion.