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Senior Executive, Programme Management, Graduate Studies (1-year contract)

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Job Description

The Senior Executive will provide end-to-end administrative support for 2–3 MSc programmes throughout the student lifecycle, from recruitment and admissions to graduation and degree conferment. The role also includes programme coordination, student support, budget follow-up, website upkeep, and business partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient programme operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage admissions and related processes for MSc programmes, including stackable Graduate Certificates/Diplomas.
  • Support recruitment drives and handle application and admission enquiries with the engagement and outreach team.
  • Manage student candidature matters, including course registration, exam processing, exam logistics, student feedback, graduation checks, and degree conferment.
  • Provide timely support and responses to student enquiries throughout their candidature.
  • Work with the central venue consignment team to assign venues for programme courses.
  • Support business partnering, business continuity planning, and process improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for programme management and support curriculum review activities.
  • Manage programme budget matters, including tuition fee and acceptance fee follow-ups, as well as lecturer engagement letters and payment tracking.
  • Coordinate programme events such as orientation sessions, commencement dinners, and education fairs.
  • Maintain and update programme websites regularly.
  • Provide other administrative support to DGS as required.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Sciences, from a recognized university.
  • 1–2 years of administrative experience in the tertiary education sector is an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Highly collaborative and detail-oriented, with a strong team spirit.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to manage programme budgets.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office.

Job details

Title
Senior Executive, Programme Management, Graduate Studies (1-year contract)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Sep 3, 2026
Closes:
Nov 2, 2026
Job type
Contractor, Staff / Administration
Field
Admissions and Enrollment

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Frequently Asked Questions

🗂️What does a Senior Executive, Programme Management do at NUS Graduate Studies?

The Senior Executive manages end-to-end programme administration for 2–3 MSc programmes, from admissions and enrollment through graduation and degree conferment. Typical duties include processing applications, supporting recruitment drives, managing course registration and exam logistics, handling student enquiries, assigning venues, maintaining programme websites, and supporting budget follow-up. You will also coordinate events such as orientation sessions and commencement dinners. Explore related higher education administration jobs to compare responsibilities.

🎓What qualifications and experience are required?

You need a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Sciences, from a recognized university. While not mandatory, 1–2 years of administrative experience in the tertiary education sector is an advantage. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage programme budgets are essential. Proficiency in MS Office and fluent written and spoken English are also required. See more on building a tailored academic admin CV.

⏳Is this a permanent or contract position?

This is a 1-year contract role based at the Kent Ridge Campus. It falls under Staff / Administration and the Admissions and Enrollment subcategory. Contract terms may support renewal depending on programme needs, but the advertised appointment is for one year. For more context, browse university administration jobs or executive jobs in higher education.

📅How do I apply and what is the application deadline?

Submit your application through the official job post on AcademicJobs.com before 2 November 2026. Make sure your application highlights programme management, admissions support, and budget management experience. You can review current opportunities on higher education jobs and prepare with a free cover letter template.

📋Does this role require teaching or research duties?

No, this is an administrative support role, not a teaching or research position. It focuses on programme coordination, student candidature, examination logistics, and business partnering within Graduate Studies. If you are looking for academic or research-focused roles, see research jobs or lecturer jobs.
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