Manager (Secretariat & Planning)

[What the role is] Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026 Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025 The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026 The Manager, Secretariat & Planning, will support the Registrar’s Office in overseeing key governance, secretariat, student discipline, planning and graduation-related functions at Singapore Polytechnic. The role involves coordinating complex administrative processes, supporting senior management and governance platforms, engaging a range of stakeholders, and guiding team members to ensure effective delivery of the Office’s responsibilities. [What you will be working on] • Lead and coordinate secretariat support for key governance platforms, such as Board of Studies, Board of Governors, and relevant management committees. • Plan and prepare meeting agendas, papers, minutes, submissions and follow-up actions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with established governance protocols. • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Schools, Departments, MOE and other relevant parties, on Board, academic and governance-related matters. • Support Board renewal and related governance processes, including coordination of documentation, communications and submissions. • Provide secretariat and advisory support for student disciplinary matters, including preparation of case documentation, minutes, notifications and outcome letters. • Advise on the application of student disciplinary frameworks, precedents and processes, and support reviews or refinements where required. • Lead the planning and coordination of graduation ceremonies and related activities, including session planning, guest speaker nominations, scripts, procession notes and stakeholder communications. • Support the Registrar and senior management in departmental planning, coordination, reporting, incident management, coordinating of visits and strategic initiatives. • Supervise and guide team members to ensure effective work planning, execution, service delivery and continuous improvement. • Use digital, productivity and multimedia tools to support meeting preparation, event execution, documentation and workflow efficiency. [What we are looking for] • A university degree in any discipline. • At least 4 years of relevant experience in governance, corporate secretariat, academic administration, student affairs, policy administration, regulatory compliance or related functions. • Experience in an Institute of Higher Learning, public sector agency or statutory board, with exposure to supporting Boards, management committees, disciplinary processes or formal secretariat work, would be an advantage. • Strong writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured papers, minutes, letters and reports. • Strong analytical, critical thinking and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret policies, frameworks and precedents appropriately. • Excellent organisational, planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. • Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the confidence to liaise with senior management and external agencies. • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital productivity tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and AI-enabled tools. • Meticulous, discreet and professional, with a strong sense of accountability and service orientation. • Experience in supervising staff or leading teams would be preferred. Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance. If you are shortlisted for the position, you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.