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Assistant Director, Library Administration and Operations (Library Development & Engagement)
Role summary
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The role supports the administration, operations, development and engagement activities of NTU Libraries. Requirements are likely to include a degree, relevant experience in library services, higher-education administration, operations, stakeholder engagement or related fields, along with strong organisational, communication and project-management skills. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate library initiatives, improve operational processes, manage partnerships and events, support fundraising or development programmes, and work effectively with university departments, donors, students and external stakeholders. Experience leading teams, handling budgets, using digital tools and managing multiple projects would be advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary research. NTU serves a large community of undergraduate and postgraduate students and operates a broad campus with academic schools, research institutes, libraries, residential facilities and innovation centres. The university works closely with industry, government and international partners and places strong emphasis on research impact, teaching quality, sustainability and global engagement. NTU Libraries supports learning, teaching and research by providing collections, digital resources, specialist services, study spaces and outreach programmes. Employees typically work in a diverse, professional environment with opportunities to contribute to university-wide projects and services.