DSA & School Admissions Manager - #1175688

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced DSA & School Admissions Manager to lead and manage our Direct School Admission (DSA) services. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Singapore's DSA landscape and experience working with students, parents and schools.

Candidates with previous MOE experience or experience within Singapore schools are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Programme Development

* Manage and lead a team to develop and improve the company's DSA service offerings and processes.

* Identify opportunities to expand our DSA and school admissions services.

* Work with the team to develop DSA-related workshops, programmes, resources and consultation packages.

* Contribute to marketing content and educational materials relating to DSA and school admissions.

School & Programme Knowledge

* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of DSA programmes offered by Singapore secondary schools to the management.

* Research and monitor changes in school programmes, selection criteria and admission requirements.

* Where appropriate, build relationships with schools and relevant education stakeholders.

DSA & Admissions

* Manage and lead a team in handling end-to-end DSA process, from initial student assessment to application and school selection.

* Advise students and parents on suitable DSA pathways, requirements and application strategies.

* Assess students' profiles, strengths, achievements and suitability for different DSA programmes.

* Guide families in preparing DSA applications, portfolios and supporting documents.

* Provide guidance on school choices, timelines, requirements and selection processes.

* Keep up to date with changes to DSA policies, school requirements and admission procedures.

Student & Parent Advisory

* Manage and lead a team to conduct consultations with students and parents to understand their goals and requirements.

* Provide clear and practical advice throughout the DSA journey.

* Manage parent enquiries and provide timely follow-up.

* Build trust and maintain strong relationships with families.

Requirements

* Relevant experience in DSA / school admissions is required.

* Strong knowledge of Singapore's education and school admissions landscape.

* Experience advising students and/or parents on DSA applications.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Able to independently manage cases from consultation through to application.

* Good understanding of different DSA pathways and school programmes.

* Prior experience within Singapore’s education sector (such as former MOE educators, school leaders, or school admissions personnel) is advantageous.