"Senior Manager, SMU International Office"

Senior Manager, SMU International Office

• Operation
•  Full Time
•  Manager
•  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
•  Singapore | Closing On 29 Mar 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

• Develop and implement action plans for forging multilateral partnerships that enhance the impact of bilateral collaborations, and/or bridge university communities in different geographical regions.
• Develop and implement plans for securing SMU's participation and/or membership in multilateral alliances/networks and forums aligned with SMU's strategic priorities.
• Advise and support SMU leadership in external engagements, including managing incoming visits by partners/higher education institutes and staffing SMU principals for outgoing missions.
• Craft and disseminate stories of SMU's strengths in education, research, impact and as Asia's Gateway University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience and proven high-level skills and achievements in multilateral diplomacy, partner and project management - across countries, preferably in higher education and research, and in leading teams, including cross-cultural teams.
• Strategic, analytical and creative thinker, with strong communications/writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful and resilient.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail and an advocate for good processes and documentation.
• Driven, and with the ability to manage multiple, competing tasks and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good combination of high intelligence, emotional and cultural quotient.

Other Information

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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.