Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 120 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students. We invite applications for the position of Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management. The incumbent shall assist in driving operational excellence across multiple business units in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Digitalisation & Process Innovation: Lead the digital transformation of administrative workflows, converting manual/PDF processes into automated solutions using Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and related tools. Identify inefficiencies, design streamlined solutions, and implement sustainable, digital-first processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Data Analytics & Reporting: Collect, maintain, and analyse graduate student data on enrolment, progress, and outcomes. Develop dashboards to monitor programme performance and prepare clear, data-driven reports and presentation decks for School leadership to support decision-making.
Marketing & Outreach: Assist in promoting NTU EEE graduate research programmes by preparing publicity materials (brochures, web content, social media), coordinating online/onsite information sessions, outreach events, and campaigns, and supporting international recruitment initiatives to improve student quality and diversity.
Graduate Student Administration: Provide administrative support for admissions, candidature, QE, thesis submission, and graduation processes. Assist faculty and students with programme-related queries and coordinate with central offices to ensure compliance with NTU policies, contributing to smooth and timely student processes.
Skills & Competencies
Strong organisational, analytical, and planning skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to engage faculty, students, management, and external partners.
Meticulous, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
High learning agility, adaptability, and problem-solving capability.
Digital literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat) and familiarity with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate.
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Education, or related fields.
At least 3 years of relevant administrative or digital transformation experience, preferably in higher education.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
IT-savvy; experience in workflow automation, dashboards, and basic scripting knowledge (e.g., JavaScript) is an advantage.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTUThe National Institute of Education (NIE), an autonomous institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is among the world's top education institutes, renowned for its excellence in teacher education and education research.
Founded in 1950, NIE has played a pivotal role in developing Singapore's teaching workforce. In a dynamic education milieu, NIE prepares teachers with the requisite values, skills and knowledge to meet the continuous demands of diverse learners across the lifespan.
The quality of our programmes is based on evidence-informed reviews and enhancement, and delivered with innovative pedagogies in digitally mediated learning spaces. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practice and semester exchanges, while 21st Century pedagogies, multidisciplinary curricula and service-learning initiatives help to develop the holistic reflective practitioner and school leader.
Internationally, the NIE has gained a strong reputation as a thought leader in the field of education and education-related disciplines, and built strategic alliances with many other renowned institutions in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. The Institute also offers the only local sports-related undergraduate degree programme in Sport Science & Management that provides academic and professional pathways to sports-related careers.
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