Manager (Sports and Adventure), Office of Student Life

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of student leaders from the SMU Sports & Adventure Clubs
• Oversee, mentor, and guide the student leaders of the SMU Sports and Adventure clubs in the development and implementation of strategic goals.
• Oversee, mentor and guide student leaders in club governance, finance and branding to establish credible student-led Sports and Adventure clubs in SMU.
• Guide and support student leaders in risk assessment in collaboration with the SMU Office of Safety and Security.
• Discover and nurture student leaders through out-of-the-classroom programmes/events/activities
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of student activities and programmes, including evaluation of the performance of sports clubs.
• Oversee and guide student leaders in the conceptualization, operations and technical aspects of students-led events and activities.
• Mentor and facilitate the delivery of the SMU Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) through the events and activities organized by student clubs.
• Assess student leaders on the SMU GLOs at a personal and group level using the Integrated Co-curricular Management System (ICMS) through Sports and Adventure events/activities.
• Assist in the coordination, formulation and periodic review towards the delivery of SMU GLOs through appropriate student leadership developmental programmes with internal offices and external agencies/organizations.
• External stakeholder management (SportSG, National Sports Association)
• Assist to establish new partnerships with NSAs/sponsors/external parties to enhance the quality of Sports and Adventure cluster’s initiatives/events/activities.
• Assist with the regular review of SportSG and the NSA policies to keep them relevant and updated.
• Assist in the review of safety management regulations set by SportSG and its attendant NSAs and align them SMU based Sports and Adventure activities.
• Network with other counterparts from local IHL and overseas university to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and forge mutually beneficial partnerships when the opportunity presents itself.
• Internal operational/administrative functions of the Sports and Adventure cluster
• Contribute relevant expertise and experience to the cluster’s aggregate competencies in the Sports and Adventure cluster.
• Helm and manage the cluster’s marketing and communication efforts.
• Perform the role as the cluster’s Data Protection Officer and PDPA representative.
• Build and maintain strong working relationship with other units and offices to promote Sports and Adventure initiatives/events/participation.
• Assist with the organising of competitions within the Singapore University Sports Council (SUSC) and Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic Council (IVPC).
• Assist with the manage the operations of SMU sports facilities (eg. SMU Gymnasium, swimming pool and Multi-Purpose Sports Hall).
• Any other roles and responsibilities as assigned by RO.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A recognized university degree in any field.
• At least four years of experience in a role working on sports and student development programmes.
• Experience working with SportSG, NSAs or other IHLs in collaborative projects/sporting events.
• Experience in the management of sporting events and facilities will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Facilitation skills and knowledge of assessment of learning outcomes will be a key advantage.
• Possess strong organizing, coordinating and administrative capabilities.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to guide, influence and be assertive with colleagues and students where necessary.
• Experienced in managing major student events.
• Experienced in coaching and mentoring students.
• Good financial accounting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and able to be an excellent team player when called upon.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to leverage on Generative AI technologies to develop, implement, and optimize AI-driven solutions that enhance work effectiveness and efficiency will be an added advantage.