Manager, Continuing Education and Training (CET) (Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning) [NIE]
ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE .
The National Institute of Education invites suitable candidates to apply for the post of Manager, Continuing Education and Training, in the Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning.
Responsibilities
You will oversee the Continuing Education and Training (CET) admin team and provide support to the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean in strengthening the growth of CET at NIE. Your responsibilities include, but are limited to the following:
Manage and supervise a team to ensure performance targets are met
Strategic planning and development of new programmes and courses
Review of CET programmes and courses
Policies governance and implementation
Programme and course planning, management and evaluation
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) funding and course management
Statistical reporting
Maintain records and documentation for accreditation purposes and prepare necessary reports for review by governing bodies.
CET budget planning and management
Costing for programmes and courses
Securing funding from external sources to support CET agenda
Coordination with internal and external stakeholders
Secretariat support for meeting with internal and external stakeholders
Support CET outreach marketing and publicity
Other CET operation matters such as course scheduling, course application and admission, payment and billing, assessment, certificates, records management, maintenance of webpages and managing enquires
Implementation and enhancement of IT systems
Coordinate CET learner services to enhance the learner experience
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from a reputable University
At least 4-7 years of experience at the managerial level, preferably in an educational institution
Experience in leading a team
Experience and good knowledge of Continuing Education & Training in Singapore, including SSG policies and processes
Experience in managing programmes and courses
Knowledge of policies, guidelines and procedures related to offering of CET courses
Good written and spoken English communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience in teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Strong analytic and problem solving skills
Meticulous, with an eye for detail
Able to multi-task and keep a close follow-up on tasks
Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to adapt to changes well
Proficiency in proposal, report and minutes writing
Proficiency in making and delivering presentations
Proficient in use of IT tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop and Canvas
Closing Date
The closing date of the advertisement is 10 April 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other Information
NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.
Hiring Institution: NIE