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Librarian / Senior Assistant Manager, Service Innovation & Excellence (User Experience & Space Transformation)
Role summary
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The role supports innovation and service excellence across NTU Libraries, with a focus on improving user experience and transforming library spaces. Candidates are likely expected to hold a degree in library and information science, information management, design, business, or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in library services, service design, project management, or customer experience. Strong communication, stakeholder-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills are important. The successful candidate should be comfortable researching user needs, developing and implementing new services, managing cross-functional projects, evaluating outcomes, and working with digital technologies and physical-space planning. Creativity, initiative, adaptability, and a genuine understanding of student and faculty needs will be valued.
Can I work in Singapore?
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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 research-intensive university known for its strengths in engineering, science, technology, business, education, and interdisciplinary research. Located in the western part of Singapore, the university serves a large community of undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, researchers, and professional staff. NTU operates a broad academic and research ecosystem, supported by libraries, laboratories, innovation centres, residential colleges, and extensive campus facilities. The university regularly collaborates with industry, government agencies, and international institutions. Its libraries support teaching, learning, research, digital scholarship, and knowledge discovery, while also developing modern spaces and user-focused services. Working at NTU can offer exposure to a multicultural environment, major institutional projects, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to Singapore’s higher-education and research landscape.