Deputy Manager / Manager, SUTD Academy (Master’s Programmes) (1-year contract) - #1113914

Deputy Manager / Manager, SUTD Academy (Partnership and Outreach - Master’s Programmes) (1-year contract)

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will develop and execute partnership and outreach strategies that support the visibility and growth of the Master’s Programmes. 

•  Identify and manage strategic partnerships with corporates, government agencies, academic institutions and industry bodies to enhance programme reach and relevance. 

• Develop partnership proposals and oversee agreement processes in collaboration with legal and administrative teams. 

• Plan and execute outreach strategies to raise awareness of the Master’s Programmes across local and international markets. 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to design outreach materials, campaigns and digital content that appeal to target audiences. 

• Conduct market research to drive strategic planning, outreach positioning and partnership development. 

• Collaborate with internal teams such as faculty, admissions, marketing and finance to ensure coordinated efforts in recruitment, programme promotion and partner engagement. 

• Support proposal writing, presentation preparation and delivery as well as reporting on partnership outcomes, engagement performance and market trends. 

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries, correspondences and feedback. 

• Strive for continuous improvement to enhance productivity in the workflow and processes. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field. 

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate outreach, partnership management or education marketing. 

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to engage across different sectors. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Attention to details. 

• Organised, proactive and service-oriented. 

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).