The College of Science (CoS) in Nanyang Technological University comprises four internationally known schools with more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students, 250 faculty and 164 management support staff. The Dean’s Strategy Officer will support the College’s planning, promotion, and strategic development to achieve its vision and mission.

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent will actively coordinate the academic endeavours at the College. He/She will work across the Schools to develop strategic documents and frameworks and execute these plans. Overall, he/she will play a vital role in shaping the future of the College and ensuring its continued academic success, preparing students for engineering careers and advancing the frontiers of knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Horizon Scanning

• Detect early potential changes or emerging trends in the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) landscape. This includes staying vigilant to best practices in science education and research.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data pertaining to academic programmes at NTU and other top universities and other key metrics as inputs for progress assessment and decision-makings by college leadership.

• Collate and prepare College’s self-assessment report for College Visiting Committee.

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement strategic plans from analysis, aligning them with the broader goals of NTU. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and academic excellence for CoS and Schools.

• Serve as the College’s strategic liaison for international engagement.

• Work closely with the Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs) to support faculty workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and faculty affairs initiatives, contributing to the College’s long-term academic strength and talent sustainability.

Partnership and Alliance

• Develop partnerships and alliances within and outside of the CoS. This will include representing CoS in interactions or cultivating relationships with external stakeholders such as alumni, donors, government agencies, and professional organizations.

Execution and Monitoring

• Institute applicable metrics and performance indices to measure progress of strategic plans. Adjustment and/or adaptation of the strategic plans to be recommended in response to evolving circumstances.

Risk Assessment

• Identify strategic risks and recommend necessary action to mitigate/eliminate these risks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s qualification in STEM-related discipline from a recognized institution

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good written and verbal communication, and presentation skills

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with good time management skills

• IT savvy with good knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU