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Senior Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development

Singapore National Technological University S$7,000–S$11,000 per month*
Job Description

This role leads graduate career development initiatives, helping postgraduate students and alumni improve employability and connect with employers. Responsibilities are likely to include designing career programmes, providing strategic guidance, developing employer partnerships, organising recruitment and networking events, managing stakeholders, and using employment data to evaluate outcomes. Candidates are expected to hold a relevant degree, with substantial experience in career services, student development, talent acquisition, higher education, or a related field. Strong leadership, programme management, communication, presentation, relationship-building, and analytical skills are important. The successful candidate should understand graduate recruitment trends, work effectively with academic and industry partners, and demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a multicultural university environment.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in western Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. NTU serves a large community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, supported by extensive academic, research, innovation, and student-development services. The university maintains partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and institutions worldwide, creating opportunities for research collaboration, internships, employability programmes, and entrepreneurship. Its campus includes modern academic facilities, laboratories, residences, recreational spaces, and sustainability-focused infrastructure. As an employer, NTU offers a diverse and international working environment, with roles spanning education, research, administration, technology, student services, and campus operations. The organisation places importance on academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, professional development, and preparing graduates for changing global careers.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, tourism, and advanced manufacturing. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used in workplaces and daily administration. Life is convenient and generally safe, though housing and private transport can be expensive. Public transport is excellent, and neighbourhoods offer varied food, shopping, parks, beaches, and cultural attractions. The climate is hot, humid, and tropical throughout the year, with frequent rain. Foreign professionals normally need an employment pass or another appropriate work permit sponsored by an employer; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and government assessment. Relocating commonly involves arranging housing, health insurance, banking, tax registration, and dependent passes where applicable. New arrivals should budget carefully, compare rental areas, and understand employment-pass rules before moving. Singapore’s central location also makes travel around Southeast Asia easy.

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