Deputy Director, Overseas Entrepreneurship Program, Opportunity At NTU Main Campus, Singapore.

Reporting to the Program Director, the incumbent will head the global placement operations of the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (“OEP”) including oversight of overseas OEP representatives in 8 locations globally.

Responsibilities

Program Management

Drive the global placement operations of the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (“OEP”) including oversight of overseas OEP representatives in 8 locations globally

Supervise program for quality and provide an oversight processes and obligations in compliance to MOE Global Innovation Alliance (“GIA”) goals and objectives

Ensure integrity of OEP data for MOE Global Innovation Alliance grant reporting

Lead team of OEP placement managers in selection and placement of targeted number of students in OEP locations globally

Geographic expansion and internship placement

Ensure diversity in overseas start-ups qualified to offer internship places

Responsible for uncovering and developing relationship with new startup partners in ASEAN, USA and Israel to offer internship opportunities

Identify and develop new markets and locations for overseas internship placements

Ensure diversity in overseas start-ups qualified to offer internship places

Government Relations and liaison

Main liaison between OEP and key government agencies like Enterprise Singapore and EDB under GIA

Develop partnership with government agencies to engage startup ecosystems overseas

Assist the Program Director in reporting and communication with NTU senior management and government ministries and statutory boards in all GIA matters.

Marketing and OEP alumni engagement

Conceptualise, develop and lead the execution of marketing strategy to encourage participation in the program amongst the NTU undergraduate population

Lead in establishing linkages with past and present OEP participants to build a vibrant alumnus to promote entrepreneurship

Plan and coordinate outreach events, student workshops and OEP Alumni activities

Engage various colleges and schools in NTU to increase awareness of OEP and encourage student participation

Compliance

Oversee and manage program expenditure and ensure compliance to MOE Global Innovation Alliance grant guidelines.

Track and monitor student employment and venture building activities after graduation as a requirement of GIA grant reporting

Requirements:

At least a degree holder with at least 15 years of working experience

Resourceful, team player and a problem solver with attention to details

Working experience in startups, venture capitalists, incubators and accelerators would be a huge plus

Experience in tertiary education sector, overseas internship placement or business development in ASEAN, US and Europe would be an added advantage

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage undergraduates

Willingness to travel at short notice.