Assistant Manager, Leadership Development

Department: Office of SITizen Experience

The Office of SITizen Experience (OSE) is seeking an empathic, personable and highly motivated individual who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments to develop, manage, coordinate and implement a comprehensive student leadership programme including advising student leadership teams and mentoring students throughout the year.

The Assistant Manager will work with the team in planning and delivering various leadership development initiatives for students in SIT, such as the development for co-curricular leadership development and signature programmes such as SITizen Ambassadors. The role will also support the daily operations of the division, including project management, student development and partnership management.

This position contributes to creating a vibrant student life and holistic education at SIT, building upon the Division’s 6 Pillars: Campus Connection, Campus Life, Leadership Development, SITizen Services, Wellness and Alumni. These Pillars work together to enrich and empower both students and alumni (also called “SITizens”), maximise their individual potential and create opportunities beyond the classroom to strengthen the SITizen community.

The role will report directly to the Pillar Lead (Leadership Development).

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Leadership Development
   1. Plan and craft leadership development programmes, including programme design, execution and evaluation to ensure optimal student engagement, experience and learning.
   2. Mentor and develop students in the SITizen Ambassadors programme:

• Encourage and challenge students’ personal development and growth through coaching and advising.
• Create opportunities for professional and personal development, including building meaningful and professional relationships amongst peers and SIT partners.
• Manage and support any student-led projects and programmes, review and evaluate their proposals, administrative and logistic matters.

2. Pillar Management and Support
   1. Support administration and operational functions of both the Pillar and the Division, including assisting with budget management, procurement, data consolidation and report preparation.

3. Event Management
   1. Plan and execute key Pillar initiatives including SITizen Ambassadors Core Training and the Future Ready Leadership Programme.
   2. Support Division-wide events, such as First Year Experience (Freshmen orientation), SITizens Appreciation Night and New Leaders’ Briefing.

4. Division Support
   1. Intra-Divisional responsibilities shared across the Pillars to promote teamwork and understanding of the Division’s role in the holistic education of all students.
   2. Any additional ad hoc projects as assigned by the Division leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree, with at least 3 years’ in a similar position
• Experience in leadership training and programme development in institutions of Higher Learning will be added advantage.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to connect with and bridge students with staff.
• Demonstrates creative thinking, adaptability, and innovation towards continuous improvement in leadership programmes development.
• Good planning and organization skills, with an eye for detail.
• Resourceful, proactive, able to multi-task and work independently within tight timelines.
• Committed team player, who is responsible, reliable and readily works with others to achieve the Division’s mission.
• Enjoys working with youths and can work outside of office hours and on weekends when needed.