Assistant Director, Talent Development (2-Year Contract), IIE - Part-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Translate Ministry of Education and university talent priorities into structured programme frameworks, delivery models, and clear operating processes to support consistent delivery and RIE2030 reporting needs.
  • Manage the end-to-end strategy, governance, and delivery of innovation & entrepreneurship talent development programmes, such as overseas and local internships, student venture capital training and for-credit courses, for delivery readiness.
  • Lead curriculum design, student selection cycles and stakeholder inputs to deliver high quality learning outcomes and participant experience.
  • Develop outreach and communications efforts (internal marketing, briefings, and collateral) to increase programme awareness and student participation across regional and global ecosystems.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with university policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Track programme metrics (inputs, outcomes, feedback) and prepare regular updates and post-programme reports for programme leadership and management decision-making.
• Student Leadership & Club Development
  • Lead the review and execution of a revised student club engagement and empowerment model.
  • Support student innovation and entrepreneurship clubs through programme planning guidance, governance coordination, and operational support, including periodic reviews and reporting.
• Financial Stewardship & Fundraising
  • Lead budget planning and financial management across training programmes, ensuring transparent and optimal utilisation of grants, donations, and sponsorships in line with institutional standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Manage day-to-day engagement with internal and external stakeholders (students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, ecosystem organisations), ensuring timely follow-ups and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and consolidate briefs, proposals, partnership updates, and presentation materials for programme directorates and senior stakeholders.
  • Monitor relevant innovation and entrepreneurship trends and share practical insights to support programme planning and engagement approaches.
  • Identify and steward a portfolio of internal and external partnerships spanning students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, and ecosystem organisations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification and specialization in education, business, and/or related fields preferred.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in education, training programmes, innovation ecosystems, or related domains, with senior level responsibility.
• Strong interest in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, with awareness of key industry trends and ecosystem players.
• Knowledge and experience in experiential learning / talent development programme design and delivery
• Working knowledge of budgeting, grant administration and financial management principles (including reporting requirements and controls).
• Effective project management and organisational skills—able to plan, track, and deliver multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
• Internal and external stakeholder management skills, with strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction, prioritise well, and deliver in high-pressure/high-expectation situations.
• Sound attention to detail with good documentation habits to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Ownership and accountability; acts with urgency and follows through on commitments.
• Humility, authenticity, high standards, and outcome driven.
• Team-oriented and collaborative; able to work across functions and support student-facing initiatives professionally.
• Network in regional/global innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem will be an advantage.
• Experience as an educator/mentor to youth would be an an advantage.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.