Manager (Talent Strategy)

Introduction
The NTU Honours College (NHC) is the premier undergraduate college at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), dedicated to nurturing high-achieving students as future leaders who make meaningful contributions to society. Through an interdisciplinary, intellectually rigorous, and experiential learning environment, NHC empowers students to undertake advanced coursework, engage in collaborative research, and tackle real-world challenges. With a strong emphasis on leadership, innovation, and global impact, NHC offers curated opportunities such as interdisciplinary seminars, personalised mentorship, and exclusive networking engagements with industry and academic leaders.

Summary
NTU Honours College (NHC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead its admissions, outreach, and scholarship management portfolio. As a premier undergraduate college, NHC is home to high-achieving students who aspire to lead and serve with global impact. The Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the College's student body by overseeing the admissions process, managing prestigious scholarship programmes, and driving high-impact outreach and engagement initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute strategically to the development of future-ready scholar-leaders while working at the intersection of academic excellence, talent development, and global engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NHC’s end-to-end admissions cycle, including application review, and candidate shortlisting, and interviews.

• Manage the placement, tracking, and engagement of scholarship recipients under the Nanyang Merit Scholarship (NMS), Nanyang Global Scholarship (NGS), and NTU President’s Award (NTUPA).

• Lead and coordinate closely with the Faculty Leads and Fellows to create development opportunities for scope scholars.

• Plan and deliver NHC’s flagship events (e.g. Freshmen Welcome Reception, Scholar Engagement Series, Open House, and outreach briefings).

• Oversee the content development and maintenance of the NHC website and related digital platforms to ensure accuracy, branding alignment, and effective outreach.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders and engage external partners where relevant.

• Lead in student engagement as well as the formation of NHC Student Club and the respective Signature Programme sub-clubs.

• Track outcomes, monitor processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in admissions and scholarship strategy.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• A postgraduate qualification is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of university-level admissions, scholarships, and student development.

• Familiarity with higher education outreach, stakeholder engagement, and digital communications.

• Working knowledge of content management systems, CRM tools, and event planning best practices.

• At least 10 years of experience in higher education, admissions, programme management, or student affairs.

• Proven ability to manage high-performing student populations and cross-functional collaborations.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines.

• Strategic thinker with data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Data Analysis and management reporting: Ability to monitor, collect and analyse data to evaluate results, and create reports and/or presentations. Ability to assess the accuracy, validity and integrity of the data. Experience in working with database management applications.

• Manage Work Processes: Ability to measure and evaluate work processes and services to achieve goals. Ability to redesign processes using most appropriate methods and technology to meet or exceed organisational needs. Ability to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and measure impact.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications; knowledge of web editing tools and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus.

• Professional, discreet, and student-focused.

• Adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative.

• Passionate about nurturing the next generation of leaders and scholars.

• Ability to multi-task and pay attention to details.

• Highly motivated and driven.

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