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Career Advisor (Manager)

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About Centre for Future-Ready Graduates

NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG) adopts a multipronged, student-centric approach to help them make sense of their strengths, refine their skills and demonstrate their value to employers. Beginning with the end in mind, CFG has developed a four-year roadmap to help enhance the employability of our graduates through a repertoire of skills programmes and industry focused experiential opportunities. This bolsters students’ assurance to grow deeper, discover their passion and explore multiple pathways.

Serving the entire spectrum of students from undergraduates to post-graduates, CFG offers more than 15 unit-bearing courses in collaboration with academic and industry partners. We continuously innovate and enhance the quality of our offerings, as our students deserve the best tools, preparedness, and mindset to not just launch a good career, but be equipped with critical life and career skills that can help them navigate an evolving world of work and be resilient amidst volatility.

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking professional to join our team. In this meaningful role, you will play a pivotal part in early career preparation, coaching students to articulate their unique value proposition in an increasingly AI-driven global workforce. You will guide students to blend AI fluency with uniquely human differentiators (e.g. critical thinking, emotional intelligence and strategic communication). You can look forward to working closely with the broader CFG and Faculty teams to customise, curate and deliver a comprehensive suite of career and life skills to enhance our unit-bearing courses, internship programmes and standalone workshops, based on students’ needs and profiles.

About the Role

Career Advisory

  • Advise undergraduates and recent graduates on career exploration, job market navigation, and employability strategies, helping them understand how AI is reshaping roles across industries and how to position themselves as adaptive, future-ready professionals
  • Provide 1-on-1 and group coaching on career planning, job search strategies, resume and cover letter reviews, and interview preparation

Workshops, Briefings and Programmes

  • Organise and facilitate workshops with on essential career skills (e.g. resume writing, interviews, networking, workplace communication, and personal branding) and industry-themed career events
  • Conduct internship and graduate briefings to help students prepare for hiring trends, workplace expectations and career pivots
  • Develop and implement experiential learning programmes to enhance career and workplace competencies

Industry and Faculty Collaboration

  • Collaborate with the Industry Relations team to strengthen employer engagement, understand hiring needs in business and technology sectors, and connect students to relevant opportunities
  • Support key CFG/partner Faculties’ activities and events (e.g. Career Fest)

Student Engagement and Outreach

  • Drive student engagement through initiatives that promote career services, digital career platforms, events and advisory resources
  • Support reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of career services for assigned student segments

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is advantageous but not required
  • 5 years of relevant working experience in at least one of the following areas:
    • Banking and Financial Services (including FinTech)
    • Commodities, Energy and Renewables
    • Consulting and Professional Services
    • Consumer Goods
    • Information and Communications Technology
    • Logistics and Transportation
    • Real Estate
  • Good industry awareness of ongoing transformation, emerging opportunities, hiring trends, workplace and employer expectations
  • Familiarity with recruitment processes for business and technology roles, including case interviews, assessment centres, technical interviews, coding assessments, and internship conversion pathways, would be beneficial
  • Comfort and curiosity in using AI tools (e.g. generative AI platforms, AI-powered career tech, data visualisation tools) in a professional or educational setting.
  • Strong written and verbal persuasive communication skills. Prior experience in developing / conducting career-related workshops is an added advantage.
  • Excellent organisational and management skills with strong ability to build communities, develop relationships and establish networks
  • Resilient and adaptable with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with partners and colleagues to manage change and achieve goals

We regret only suitable candidates will be notified.

Please only apply through the NUS Careers site at www.nus.edu.sg/careers, Executive & Administrative Positions.

Job details

Title
Career Advisor (Manager)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Aug 18, 2026
Closes:
Oct 17, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Career Development and Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the Career Advisor (Manager) role?

You need a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accountancy, Economics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Business Analytics, plus 5+ years of relevant industry experience in sectors such as banking and financial services, consulting, ICT, commodities, consumer goods, logistics, or real estate. A postgraduate qualification is advantageous but not required. Familiarity with AI tools and recruitment processes is beneficial. See the academic advisor career guide for related higher education requirements.

📝How do I apply for the NUS Career Advisor Manager position?

Apply only through the NUS Careers site at www.nus.edu.sg/careers under Executive & Administrative Positions. Review the administration jobs page and tailor your resume to highlight career coaching, workshop facilitation, and AI fluency.

💼What does the Career Advisor (Manager) do at NUS CFG?

You will provide 1-on-1 and group career coaching, run resume, cover letter, and interview preparation workshops, support internship and graduate briefings, and collaborate with Industry Relations and faculty teams. The goal is to help students articulate their value in an AI-driven workforce. Learn more about what an academic advisor does.

🏦Which industry backgrounds are preferred for this role?

Ideal backgrounds include Banking and Financial Services, FinTech, Commodities, Energy and Renewables, Consulting and Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Information and Communications Technology, Logistics and Transportation, and Real Estate. This industry awareness helps you advise students on hiring trends. For broader roles, visit university jobs.

🤖Is AI experience required for the NUS Career Advisor Manager job?

Not strictly required, but comfort and curiosity in using generative AI platforms, AI-powered career tech, and data visualisation tools are expected. You will guide students on how AI is reshaping roles and how to position themselves as future-ready professionals. Explore the career advisor higher ed guide.

🛠️What career development resources does NUS CFG offer?

The NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates offers unit-bearing courses, experiential learning programmes, and digital career platforms. You will support reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement of career services. Check higher ed career advice for job search strategies.

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