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Asst/Senior Asst Manager, Entrepreneurship Development Programs - (18000044)
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The Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre (NTC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Manager/Senior Assistant Manager, Entrepreneurship Development Programs.
Responsibilities
Program Development
Program Development
- The MEDP will need to keep abreast of the latest trends and development in the innovation and start-up space, and propose and create curricula that address the needs of the industry with regard to these areas.
- Understanding competitor offerings will be essential, in order to effectively position NTC's EDPs in the marketplace.
- The MEDP will contract and work closely with instructors, both NTU academics and industry practitioners, to deliver the classes.
Marketing and Publicity
- The MEDP will be responsible for the financial viability of the EDP, and will market the programs in appropriate channels.
- The effectiveness of marketing and publicity activities will be critical to the success of the EDP as well as building the NTC/NTU entrepreneurship education brand.
Program Delivery
- The MEDP will evaluate and propose suitable instructors for the programs, and contract them for fulfilment of all EDPs.
- The MEDP will also work with various internal and external vendors to organize logistics required, e.g. classrooms, hostels, catering, etc.
Financial Management
- The MEDP will prepare the budget for each financial year; and
- Monitor progress according to the forecasted revenue and expense, to ensure proposed financial targets are met.
Team management
- The MEDP will manage a small team of supporting staff for fulfilment logistics and documentation.
- Motivate team members to achieve desired financial and operational outcomes.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in managing education programs
- Knowledge of entrepreneurship and the start-up ecosystem will be essential
- A comprehensive network of industry contacts, including government, large corporations, SMEs and the start-up community would be an advantage
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Creative and ability to conceptualize and develop educational programs that meet industry need
- Meticulous and eye for details in planning and organizing delivery of programs
- Energetic and passionate about the business of executive education
- Strong team player
- Integrity is a must
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.