Senior Executive/Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager, Office of Student Support

[What the role is]

Support the design and delivery of RP Talent Development Programme targeted for high performing students, with a focus on student engagement and advisory support. The role involves coordinating stakeholders, creating meaningful developmental opportunities, and guiding students to strengthen scholarship, university and post graduation pathways while building a strong programme community.

[What you will be working on]

Student Engagement, Advising & Progress Tracking

• Conduct regular 1-to-1 student check-ins; support students’ goal-setting and action planning.
• Monitor student progress using established monitoring tools; flag early alerts and coordinate follow-up with schools/stakeholders.
• Provide advisory support on scholarships, university pathways, internships, careers and further studies, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and partners.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Partner schools, parents/guardians (where appropriate) and alumni/industry to strengthen student support, mentoring and exposure.

Student Development Opportunities (Local & Overseas)

• Oversee local/overseas development opportunities (selection, briefings, logistics, risk management and evaluation); chaperone when required.

Student Community Building

• Plan and lead community-building activities; gather feedback and improve participation and student experience.
• Guide supporting staff/facilitators/student leaders to ensure consistent engagement and smooth delivery.
• Management and coordination of communication channels for student engagement (where required).

Programme Planning, Delivery & Administration

• Contribute to the planning, conceptualisation and execution of Talent Development Programme offerings aligned to student developmental needs
• Support the development of programme content, student resources and communication materials to strengthen student engagement and development and programme delivery.
• Support budget, procurement and vendor management in accordance with RP policies

[What we are looking for]

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience working with youth in the tertiary education sector
• A passion for working with people, student centric, empathetic, and able to engage youths effectively
• Proactive, resourceful, with good time management, stakeholder engagement and collaborative skills
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills for working with students, staff and external partners
• Proficient in Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)