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Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement
Role summary
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The Assistant Director, Student Community Engagement is expected to lead programmes that strengthen student belonging, participation and community life at NTU. Requirements typically include a degree in education, student affairs, social sciences, communications or a related discipline, with substantial experience in student development, engagement, community programming or university administration. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong project management, stakeholder communication and event-planning skills, and be comfortable working with students, faculty, clubs and external partners. The role requires initiative, sound judgement, cultural sensitivity and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Candidates should be capable of evaluating programme outcomes, developing inclusive engagement strategies and supporting a vibrant campus experience.
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 western Singapore. It is internationally recognised for strengths in engineering, technology, science, business, education, communication and interdisciplinary research. NTU serves a diverse community of undergraduate, graduate and professional students, supported by faculty, researchers and professional staff from around the world. The university operates a residential campus with academic facilities, laboratories, student residences, cultural spaces and extensive student organisations. Its work combines teaching, research, innovation and public engagement, with strong links to industry and international partners. NTU staff contribute to a global academic environment while working within Singapore’s well-developed education and research ecosystem. The university also promotes student development, community participation, inclusion and opportunities for students to build leadership and professional skills beyond the classroom.