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Senior Executive (Coursework Programme)

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University-Level Unit: Arts & Social Sciences

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Chinese Studies

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 04/09/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

  1. Manage all matters pertaining to the MA coursework programme, Master of Arts in Chinese Culture and Literature (MACCL):
    • Handle publicity, including marketing and advertising
    • Process programme applications and follow up on successful and unsuccessful applications
    • Manage course registration and advise on candidature matters
    • Liaise with Graduate Studies Division and OUR on graduate student matters
    • Handle timetabling and examination matters
    • Manage medals and prizes
    • Handle HR and finance matters
    • Organise events for MACCL students
    • Attend to students’ queries
    • Generate statistical data
  2. Secretarial duties for departmental meetings
  3. Commencement and examination duties
  4. Coordinate related events, such as orientation and graduation party
  5. Fire warden and assist with safety management plans
  6. Perform other duties as assigned by Director of MACCL and Reporting Manager

Qualifications

  • Degree holder
  • Preferably with 2-3 years of working experience
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills in both English and Chinese as this role requires communication with Chinese-speaking students, staff and external stakeholders, due to the nature of the curriculum offered by the Department
  • IT savvy and proficient in MS Office applications
  • Good numeracy skills with attention to detail
  • Meticulous, responsive and adaptive to changes
  • Highly committed with a positive service-oriented attitude
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team

Req ID: 34282

Job details

Title
Senior Executive (Coursework Programme)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Sep 9, 2026
Closes:
Nov 8, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Other Administrative Positions

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications do I need for this Senior Executive (Coursework Programme) role?

You should hold a degree and preferably have 2-3 years of work experience in administration or higher education. Strong spoken and written English and Chinese skills are essential, along with MS Office proficiency and excellent numeracy. Explore related university administrative roles to compare requirements.

🗣️Is Chinese language proficiency mandatory for this position?

Yes. The role supports the Master of Arts in Chinese Culture and Literature (MACCL) and requires regular communication with Chinese-speaking students, staff and external stakeholders. You will handle course registration, student queries and publicity in both languages. See more about administration jobs in higher education.

📋What are the main responsibilities of this Senior Executive role?

You will manage all matters for the MACCL coursework programme, including admissions, course registration, timetabling, examinations, medals and prizes, events, and HR and finance matters. You will also perform secretarial duties for departmental meetings and support commencement. Learn more about university administration career paths.

📝How can I strengthen my application for this NUS administrative job?

Tailor your CV to highlight academic administration, bilingual communication, event coordination and MS Office skills. Use the free resume template and free cover letter template to present your experience clearly. Also review advice on writing a winning academic CV.

🚀What is the career outlook for higher education administration roles?

This role offers experience in graduate programme management at a leading Singapore university, which can lead to senior administrative or academic affairs positions. Read about types of administration jobs in higher education and browse current administration jobs.

📍Where is this role located and when is the application deadline?

The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore. The advertised application deadline is 8 November 2026. For similar roles, see higher ed admin jobs.

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