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Manager, Alumni Relations & Partnership

University-Level Unit: Office of Alumni Relations
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Office of Alumni Relations
Employee Category: Executive & Administrative
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Posted On: 08/09/2026

NUS Office of Alumni Relations (OAR)

The mission of the Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) is to nurture mutually beneficial and lifelong relationships with alumni and engage them along NUS’ aspirations. The Alumni Engagement (Asia Pacific) team supports this mission by reaching out to, and strengthening bonds with, overseas alumni in the Asia Pacific region from the University’s 400,000-strong alumni community.

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for engaging alumni residing in the Asia Pacific region outside Singapore, as well as planning, organising and delivering alumni-focused programmes, events and activities in the region.

  • Be an active part of Alumni Engagement (Asia Pacific) team in engaging alumni residing outside Singapore.
  • Work hand-in-hand with alumni and Asia Pacific alumni networks in various countries to create a collegial community.
  • Support overseas alumni leaders in the areas of communication and administration.
  • Curate and organise alumni-focused events and activities in gateway cities.
  • Organise industry and company visits and talks relevant to alumni.
  • Collaborate with other NUS colleagues on alumni activities, where relevant.
  • Proposing and executing effective engagement strategies to steward and support alumni more efficiently.
  • Draft speeches for NUS leaders speaking at alumni or alumni-related events, when required.
  • Support other OAR activities as and when needed.

Qualifications

  • A recognised degree with at least 5 years of proven track record in engagement, partnership or marketing.
  • A self-starter who is creative, resourceful and good with people.
  • A good communicator who is culturally effective, respectful of cultural differences with strong diplomacy skills.
  • Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of an additional Asian language(s) would be an advantage.
  • Good project management skills, meticulous and attentive to details.
  • Hands-on, adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to work and travel beyond regular office hours and on weekends, when necessary.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Alumni Relations

Department : Office of Alumni Relations

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 34349

Job details

Title
Manager, Alumni Relations & Partnership
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Published
Sep 9, 2026
Closes:
Nov 8, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Alumni Relations

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for the Manager, Alumni Relations & Partnership role?

You need a recognised degree and at least 5 years of proven experience in engagement, partnership, or marketing. The role also requires strong project management skills, cultural sensitivity, and excellent English communication. Knowledge of an additional Asian language is an advantage. Learn more about the career path in this alumni relations manager guide.

📝How do I apply for the NUS alumni relations job?

Applications are submitted through the NUS careers portal using job requisition ID 34349. The posting is open until 8 November 2026. Before applying, tailor your CV to highlight alumni engagement, event management, and partnership experience. Explore other higher education executive jobs while you prepare.

🌏What does the Alumni Engagement (Asia Pacific) team do?

The team strengthens bonds with overseas alumni across the Asia Pacific region outside Singapore. You will plan alumni-focused programmes, support alumni network leaders, organise industry visits in gateway cities, and collaborate with NUS colleagues. See this University Alumni Relations Manager role overview for context.

✈️Is travel required for this alumni relations role?

Yes. The role requires travel beyond regular office hours and on weekends when necessary, primarily for alumni events in Asia Pacific gateway cities. You should be hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple time zones.

💡What skills will make my application stand out?

Highlight cross-cultural diplomacy, project management, and event curation. Fluency in an additional Asian language and experience drafting speeches for senior leaders are strong differentiators. Use a targeted CV—see how to write a winning academic CV.

📍Where is the NUS alumni relations job located?

The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore within the National University of Singapore (NUS) Office of Alumni Relations. It is classified as an Executive & Administrative staff position. Browse similar higher education administration jobs.

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