Senior Assistant Manager (Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions)

Job Description

The role typically requires a degree in marketing, communications, business, education, or a related discipline, together with several years of experience in marketing, student recruitment, admissions, communications, or campaign management. The successful candidate is expected to develop and deliver recruitment and marketing campaigns, support admissions activities, analyse market and applicant data, manage digital and offline communications, and work with schools, partners, faculties, and overseas stakeholders. Strong project management, writing, presentation, interpersonal, and organisational skills are important. Experience in higher education, international recruitment, CRM systems, digital marketing, and managing events would be advantageous. The candidate should be proactive, commercially aware, target-focused, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, business, science, education, humanities, and social sciences, and is known for its research partnerships and entrepreneurial ecosystem. NTU serves a large community of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from Singapore and around the world. Its main campus is a substantial residential and academic environment, supported by modern teaching facilities, research institutes, student services, and innovation centres. The university employs academic, professional, administrative, technical, and support staff across a wide range of functions. Marketing, recruitment, and admissions teams help communicate NTU’s programmes, attract prospective students, manage applicant engagement, and strengthen the university’s position locally and internationally.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, well-connected island with opportunities in education, technology, finance, healthcare, research, logistics, tourism, and professional services. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighbourhoods. Public transport is efficient, healthcare is high quality, and the city is generally clean and safe. Lifestyle costs can be high, particularly rent, although public housing, hawker centres, and extensive transport help manage expenses. Foreign professionals normally need an employment pass or another suitable work permit arranged by their employer; approval depends on qualifications, salary, and current government criteria. New arrivals should budget for accommodation, deposits, insurance, and daily costs, and check tax and pass requirements before moving. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.