"Manager (10-month contract), Office of Advancement"

Manager (10-month contract), Office of Advancement

Operation

Contract

Manager

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent | Diploma

Singapore | Closing On 27 Feb 2026

Hybrid

About Us

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.

Job Description

Overseeing the preparation of essential reports and written materials for major gift fundraisers, such as gift agreements and terms of references, and to upload to the necessary systems.

Assisting the communication and marketing specialist in packaging customized proposals.

Implementing a consistent due diligence process on prospects and donors to mitigate reputational risk to SMU and comply with MOE and IPC's corporate governance policies.

Ensuring the accuracy of agreements, reports and conducting thorough third-eye checks.

Coordinating events aimed at enhancing donor involvement, cultivation, and stewardship.

Updating the Fundraising Manual when needed.

Assisting the VP (Advancement and Alumni Relations) in drafting different management reports or producing relevant data.

Taking on the Secretariat role for certain management and fundraiser meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated excellence in administrative work, CRM and communications.

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Sharepoint, Raisers' Edge).

Strong organizational and administrative skills, with familiarity of fundraising operations.

Creative and critical thinker - able to gather, infer and synthesize information from multiple sources systematically and coherently.

Strong, detail-oriented, multitasking skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and support a variety of personnel whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance in all administrative processes.

Ability to find solutions and navigate the nuances and interpretations of external policies and internal guidelines to support advancement work.

Experience working with large, complex databases preferred.

Demonstrate a strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented approach.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Passion for higher education and the nonprofit sector is desirable.

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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.