Assistant Manager (Programme and Administration), SGFIN

Job Description

The role provides administrative and operational support for the Institute’s educational programmes, student activities, events and stakeholder engagements, while supporting day-to-day Institute operations. It ensures the effective coordination and smooth delivery of key activities and initiatives in support of the Institute’s strategic objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and support the student and educational activities, including industry talks, capstone gallery walks and other Institute initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end administration and delivery of executive education programmes, including scheduling, budgeting, participant and instructor coordination, logistics, course materials, marketing support, feedback and reporting.
• Support programme and Institute communications, including EDMs designing, LinkedIn content, e-greeting card and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain and update the Institute’s stakeholder, activities and event database, and track collaborations regularly.
• Manage general Institute administration, including role-based email accounts, mailing lists, meeting coordination, facilities bookings, staff welfare and asset management.
• Serve as the Institute’s risk and business continuity plan coordinator for data submission, compliance matters and follow-up actions.
• Support the planning and delivery of Institute events such as roundtables and public lectures, including participant registration, venue arrangements, publicity, catering, procurement and vendor coordination.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external meetings and engagements.
• Undertake other duties as assigned in support of the Institute’s strategic and operational objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, preferably in finance, marketing and business administration
• At least 3 years of experience in administration and educational programme management, preferably in an institute of higher learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Proven experience in programme and event management
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a high level of initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and graphic design software such as Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or Canva.