About this role
<h2 class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit </span><a href="http://www.suss.edu.sg" style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#000000">www.suss.edu.sg</span></a></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Job</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The Assistant Manager/Manager is responsible for strengthening the growth pathways of startups within SUSS Entrepreneurship’s venture-building ecosystem. This role focuses on enabling market access, managing grant and funding mechanisms and co-leading incubation efforts to ensure startups progress from incubation to market entry and scale.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The role sits at the intersection of venture acceleration, industry engagement and public funding, helping founders navigate growth, partnerships and resource mobilisation.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Market Access Initiatives</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Design and implement market access initiatives that connect startups to customers, corporates and deployment partners locally and regionally</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Develop cross-border opportunities and partnerships with corporates, industry players and overseas markets to support venture growth, particularly within ASEAN and other identified key markets </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Manage relationships with funding agencies, corporates, mentors, investors, and internal stakeholders</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Programme Administration and Grant Management</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Support the delivery of Venture Builder Programmes in collaboration with the programme team, including but not limited to startup onboarding, milestone tracking, evaluation, and progression </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Lead the management of the end-to-end grant administration processes for startups, including compliance, reporting and coordination with funding bodies </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Advise and support startups in grant strategy and execution, applications and post-grant award management, ensuring alignment between grant requirements, programme outcomes and university governance </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Strategy, Planning and Reporting</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Contribute to ecosystem strategy and partnership development, and support departmental planning, funding proposals and institutional reporting </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Track and report outcomes related to venture creation, participation and ecosystem engagement to internal stakeholders and external funders</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Identify, cultivate and secure funding partners to support entrepreneurship programmes</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Perform any additional duties as assigned</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Degree holder; experience in startup/social enterprise ecosystem is an advantage </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• 5–10 years of experience in venture building, startup acceleration, grants management or industry partnerships </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Strong understanding of startup growth, funding mechanisms, and market entry strategies </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Experience working with public funding, grants or institutional programmes </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and programme execution capabilities</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><b>What We Offer</b></span></h2> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Besides that, you will also get:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Competitive Pay Package</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Medical Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Flex Benefits</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Family Care Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Volunteer Service Leaves</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Wellness & Recreation Activities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Lifelong Learning Opportunities</span></span></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:13.333px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers</span></span></span></li> </ul>