Assistant / Programme Manager (Professional Doctorate Programme), Lkcsb

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university. Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence. RESPONSIBILITIES This position is for Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB). Programme & Academic Administration Manage end-to-end student lifecycle processes, from matriculation to graduation Coordinate onboarding activities, academic calendars, programme schedules, and dissertation milestones. Oversee academic administration, including course setup, registration, records management, and workshop logistics. Ensure smooth and timely delivery of classes, workshops, and programme activities. Manage programme budgets, forecasting, student financial matters, and instructor payment processes. Support accreditation and compliance-related activities. Serve as a primary liaison for students, faculty, Academic Directors, and internal stakeholders. Coordinate student engagement initiatives, including orientation, networking events, and programme milestones. Support Team on Grading & Academic Processes Support the PD Team in the administration and oversight of grading processes across programmes and workshops. Manage grading timelines, communications, and follow-ups to ensure timely submission by instructors and students. Verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of grade submissions in accordance with academic policies. Address discrepancies and ensure adherence to grading standards and guidelines…