Job Description

The Manager/Assistant Manager (Office of Service-Learning & Community Engagement) is responsible for supporting the Head and Team in overseeing and managing administrative matters in the section, collaborating with partner organisations and SUSS faculty/staff to facilitate Service-Learning & Community Engagement activities with SUSS students and communities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, curate, coordinate and conduct Service-Learning and Community Engagement programmes and activities through building partnerships and networks with community and corporate partners, and with internal stakeholders.
• Plan, manage and coordinate the design, development, organisation and implementation of training, workshops, activities, events, risk assessment and safety, and administrative duties that support the Service-Learning and Community Engagement programmes.
• Manage and coordinate the facilitation, mentorship and evaluation of student learning and training to ensure that students meet the learning objectives specific to the range of Service-Learning and Community Engagement programmes.
• Manage the administrative duties (pre and post-event publicity, data management, procurement, etc.) generated in fulfilment of the scope stated above.
• Assist with other tasks and duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor, as well as participate in university-wide activities.
• Attend training and development courses relevant to work and/or personal development.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder with at least 3-5 years of professional experience in youth/student development and community activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, networking and presentation skills.
• A resourceful team player and leader with initiative and interpersonal skills, and a high level of integrity.
• Strong coordination, administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and work autonomously.
• Intellectually inquisitive, with a good awareness of current and global affairs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional applications.
• Experience in social entrepreneurship, social impact measurement, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and/or applied research will be an added advantage.