Manager, External Relations
Description
The incumbent will drive the School’s external relations and stakeholder engagement strategies, and manage events and initiatives that strengthen partnerships and enhance the School’s visibility as a nexus for innovation, research, and business education locally and internationally.
Job Responsibilities
External Relations Engagement and Partnership Development
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Promote and elevate awareness of College of Business/Nanyang Business School (NBS)
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Spearhead and execute appropriate strategies to advance the College’s external relations agenda
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Cultivate partnerships for the College for a wide spectrum of initiatives for teaching and research.
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Identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations and engagements.
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Formulate action plans and establish relations with industry.
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Drive integrated and coordinated external relations programmes and activities across units within the College.
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Support networking at relevant industry/research forums and business meetings.
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Act as the primary administrative contact for external engagements and corporate partners.
Event Management and Operations
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Develop and implement comprehensive event planning for partner events and collaborative initiatives with industry.
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Lead and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and execute partner events and engagement activities
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Select suitable event venues and negotiate contracts
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Coordinate with NTU Events Office for events.
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Manage and host visits to the College by external parties, visitors and guests.
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Manage the College’s external relations budget which includes budget planning and accounts management
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Develop and manage event budgets
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Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
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Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events.
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Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the success of each event, and prepare relevant reports for management where applicable.
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Streamline work processes and workflows
Support to leadership and strategy development
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Lead consultation with the College Management to strategise, strengthen and establish industry partnerships and engagements.
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Support the formulation of the College’s external relations strategies and implementation plans.
Support College management in building relationships with local, regional, and international partners.
Requirements
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Degree from a recognized university
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At least 8 years of relevant work experience in events management and partnership engagement
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Able to connect with people at all levels, establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships
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Proficient in IT, experienced in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events; and engaging online communities
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Resourceful and driven, with the ability to think strategically, creatively and analytically
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Excellent presentation and communication skills
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Able to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders
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Team player and must be able to work within tight deadlines
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Highly relationship-oriented while balancing stakeholder needs with institutional priorities
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU