Assistant Director, Capability Development

Graduate College at NTU is committed to high quality postgraduate programmes in addressing the needs of rapid changing environment of research development and education.  We recognize that the success of significant research endeavours and outcomes can be largely attributed to the dedicated efforts of outstanding postgraduate students under the experienced guidance of faculty members. We provide stewardship to postgraduate students during their academic journey in pursuance of their higher aspirations, realizing NTU goals in securing its position as a global university of excellence. This is in line with the university commitment to the training and development of quality research manpower and graduate programmes that would better augment the changing needs of future technological and economic drivers in an increasingly complex, global arena for Singapore’s benefit.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality analytical and advisory inputs to support GC strategic initiatives.

• Develop data-driven business cases, concept papers, and reports for senior management review on Graduate College strategic initiatives.

• Conduct benchmarking, environmental scans and trend analysis relevant to postgraduate education and research capability.

• Synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data into practical, evidence-based options, recommendations aligned with GC and University priorities.

• Support senior stakeholders by translating strategic intent into well-articulated analytical insights to guide decision-making.

Lead and support the development and facilitation of Industry Relevant Programme(IRP)

• Coordinate design and development of selected IRP proposals with industry partners with industry partners, within approved GC and University frameworks.

• Serve as Programme Lead for assigned IRP initiatives, overseeing planning, milestone tracking, deliverables, and issue resolution.

• Facilitate cross-school collaboration to ensure academic alignment, programme relevance, and consistency with GC priorities and partner expectations.

• Support internal communication and promotion of IRP initiatives to enhance awareness and engagement across GC and relevant stakeholders.

• Work closely with the VP Industry Office to translate industry strategy and priorities into scalable Industry Relevant Programme (IRP) initiatives.

• Facilitate feedback loops between industry partners, academic schools, and the VP Industry Office to support continuous improvement of IRP offerings.

• Liaise with designated government agencies and industry partners.

• Coordinate inputs for related joint initiatives, research programmes, and capability-building activities.

• Serve as primary contact for operational and programme-related matters, escalating strategic issues appropriately to senior stakeholders.

• Support formation and coordination of interest groups and cross-school project teams involved in external engagements.

Ensure structured execution, governance, and continuous improvement of assigned initiatives.

• Monitor and track programme outcomes, GC operational KPIs and deliverables as assigned.

• Prepare reports and progress updates for GC leadership to support decision-making in GC.

• Identify operational risks, implementation gaps and improvement opportunities as assigned; recommend practical corrective actions and enhancement actions to strengthen programme effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• At least a Master’s degree in the field of science or technology from a recognised university.

• At least 10 years of experience working with management, preferably from the tertiary education industry or relevant research industries.

• Proven track record of experience working with multiple government agencies and industry companies.

• Experience in international research and research management in a higher education institution or National Research Institution will be an advantage.

• Extensive experience supporting senior management in strategy development, planning, or capability development roles.

• Demonstrated experience working across multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and internal academic units.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments with high levels of ambiguity.

• A good team player with positive work attitude.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to build alignment without direct authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in developing proposal and strategic briefs for senior leaders.

• Sound judgement in interpreting policies, managing risks, and balancing competing priorities.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.