Manager (Academic Affairs) oversees academic operations and policy implementation, ensuring smooth execution of assessments and academic governance. This role involves managing academic administration, leading workgroups, implementing customised study pathways, and evaluating related systems to support academic operations.
Manager (Academic Affairs) - Admissions & Academic Affairs Department
Nanyang Polytechnic
Fixed Terms
Closing on 01 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Review and revise academic policies such as assessment regulations, attendance, and academic integrity policies.
- Work with schools to manage poly-wide academic administration for PET and CET including results processing, credit transfer, deferment of learning units, appeals, conflict of interest in academic matters and policy reviews.
- Lead the Academic Operations Workgroup to streamline guidelines and implement new procedures/processes.
- Oversee implementation of Customised Study Pathway, including system enhancements and reporting to MOE.
- Support secretariat functions for Assessment Board, Assessment Syndicate, and Senate meetings including paper reviews, data analysis and post-meeting follow-ups.
- Plan the timetable for semestral examinations and set up the common examination venues.
- Perform superuser roles for key systems such as the Student Information Management System, and the Skills Training & Enhancement Portal.
- Undertake any other projects and tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
What we are looking for
Minimum years of experience and educational qualifications
- Relevant qualification in a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years administrative or academic operations experience, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Skills/knowledge/experience required and/or preferred
- Proven management and academic administrative experience.
- Knowledge of academic policies, examination operations, and student information systems.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in leading workgroups and implementing academic frameworks.
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About Nanyang Polytechnic
Nanyang Polytechnic is committed to providing quality education and training to prepare our graduates for life and work, equipping them to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. Nanyang Polytechnic will harness our resources and expertise to offer manpower development programmes and services to business and industry in support of Singapore's national development.
About your application process
This job is closing on 01 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Nanyang Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.