Assistant Head, Strategic Planning and Institutional Governance [NIE]
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Assistant Head, Strategic Planning and Institutional Governance [NIE]
ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.
The NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Head, Strategic Planning and Institutional Governance in the Office of Strategic Planning & Academic Quality (SPAQ).
Responsibilities
• Assist the HOD in overseeing and executing NIE’s strategic planning and engagement processes through -
• Providing effective secretariat support and follow-through for key leadership and board meetings to drive effective executive-level decision making.
• Developing, monitoring, communicating, and reporting on institutional strategic initiatives and success indicators.
• Conceptualising, organising, and managing appropriate strategic engagement activities for the NIE senior leadership, appointment holders and senior staff – including management retreats, annual strategic reviews, annual addresses, etc.
• Supporting and facilitating specific cross-institutional project initiatives arising from the Strategic Plan such as Steering Committees / Taskforces / Programme Reviews / Strategic Projects.
• Support the HOD in the management of NIE-level intellectual property.
• Support the HOD in the management of the office, which may include the department’s budget, assets, and physical spaces.
• Assist in special or ad-hoc projects / institutional events.
Requirements
• A University degree.
• Minimally 3 to 5 years’ relevant working experience, with a strong interest and/or track record in strategic planning, organisational development and/or copywriting and editing.
• Excellent conceptualisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
• Highly meticulous and able to analyse / make sense of large quantities of text and numerical information on a daily basis.
• Working knowledge of statistics and/or data analysis.
• High proficiency in MS Office with some working knowledge of document / information management systems.
• Some working knowledge of corporate work planning and budgeting will be useful.
• Strong team player with a pleasant disposition.
• Strong ability to work independently under pressure and to meet tight timelines.
• Willingness to learn and develop capabilities and to acquire and share new knowledge.
• Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a service mentality.
• Working experience in a public-funded educational institution is useful but not mandatory.
Application
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other information
NIE Staff can take chartered buses at their own expenses from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats. Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)
The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.
The NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Head, Strategic Planning and Institutional Governance in the Office of Strategic Planning & Academic Quality (SPAQ).
Responsibilities
• Assist the HOD in overseeing and executing NIE’s strategic planning and engagement processes through -
• Providing effective secretariat support and follow-through for key leadership and board meetings to drive effective executive-level decision making.
• Developing, monitoring, communicating, and reporting on institutional strategic initiatives and success indicators.
• Conceptualising, organising, and managing appropriate strategic engagement activities for the NIE senior leadership, appointment holders and senior staff – including management retreats, annual strategic reviews, annual addresses, etc.
• Supporting and facilitating specific cross-institutional project initiatives arising from the Strategic Plan such as Steering Committees / Taskforces / Programme Reviews / Strategic Projects.
• Support the HOD in the management of NIE-level intellectual property.
• Support the HOD in the management of the office, which may include the department’s budget, assets, and physical spaces.
• Assist in special or ad-hoc projects / institutional events.
Requirements
• A University degree.
• Minimally 3 to 5 years’ relevant working experience, with a strong interest and/or track record in strategic planning, organisational development and/or copywriting and editing.
• Excellent conceptualisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
• Highly meticulous and able to analyse / make sense of large quantities of text and numerical information on a daily basis.
• Working knowledge of statistics and/or data analysis.
• High proficiency in MS Office with some working knowledge of document / information management systems.
• Some working knowledge of corporate work planning and budgeting will be useful.
• Strong team player with a pleasant disposition.
• Strong ability to work independently under pressure and to meet tight timelines.
• Willingness to learn and develop capabilities and to acquire and share new knowledge.
• Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a service mentality.
• Working experience in a public-funded educational institution is useful but not mandatory.
Application
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other information
NIE Staff can take chartered buses at their own expenses from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats. Please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this position.
Job Criteria/Requirements
Qualifications:
Degree
Must-have skills:
Excellent written communication and copywriting skills
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