This is a 2-year contract position as an Assistant Director, CCA Training & Programmes in the Student Development Office.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CCA TRAINING & PROGRAMMES - STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Fixed Terms
Closing on 31 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Strategic Leadership & Student Development
Develop, curate and implement an appropriate and appealing suite of CCA and physical wellness programmes that drive student participation and support the development of holistic competencies, well-being and personal growth beyond the classroom.
2. Governance, Policy & Quality Assurance
Review and provide oversight of CCA governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality programme delivery in alignment with institutional requirements.
3. Operational Excellence & Incident Management
Establish clear escalation and decision-making frameworks, ensuring student-related incidents, including injuries, safety and compliance issues, are resolved through timely intervention, clear escalation protocols, and systemic corrective and preventive actions.
4. Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align student development initiatives across the Polytechnic, and build and sustain strong partnerships with community organisations and external stakeholders to enhance programme impact and student development outcomes.
5. People Leadership & Capability Development
Coach and mentor Senior Managers and Managers to strengthen individual and team effectiveness, foster a collaborative culture and build staff capabilities in student engagement, governance and risk management, while supporting professional development and well-being.
What we are looking for
A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Education, Social Sciences, Sports/Health Sciences, Business or Public Administration) or equivalent professional experience in student development or youth-focused roles.
Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience in student development, youth engagement, co-curricular, education or similar programmes, ideally in a tertiary or youth-serving organisation.
Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance, including implementation and review of policies and SOPs, ensuring duty-of-care requirements, managing incident reporting and escalation processes.
Strong programme and event management experience, including end-to-end planning cycles, coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors or coaches, and evaluation of outcomes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and engage external partners to support effective programme delivery.
Advantage: Relevant certifications or training in safety, risk management, first aid, programme management, and familiarity with CCA ecosystems and safety management for student activities.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 May 2026.
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 Ngee Ann Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Ngee Ann Polytechnic
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.
An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.
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