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Manager, Workplace Learning (SG) @ Singapore University of Social Sciences

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<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&apos;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 Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), is at the forefront of building capabilities and offering continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The position will report to the Assistant Director, Workplace Innovation, Centre for Workplace and Learning Innovation. In this position, the appointee will strategise, lead, develop and implement IAL’s workplace learning consultancy effort to contribute to quality solutioning of enterprises’ people-business and people-performance challenges. He/she will ensure intervention/ initiative relevance and efficacy to meet set objectives and contribute to efforts to raise the quality and standards of workplace learning and workforce transformation in Singapore.</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><ul> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strategise implementation and evaluation of initiatives and collaborative approaches to better embed workplace learning related innovation activities and improvement cycles.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Engage with a diverse range of sector stakeholders, including enterprises, learning consultants, Training Providers, L&amp;D practitioners, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and educational technologists, to strengthen the ecosystem&apos;s capacity for workplace learning.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Conceptualise and implement a scalable strategy to enable an evidence informed action plan to realise the national and IAL&apos;s workplace learning intervention objectives, that could encompass action research projects, case studies, and monitoring &amp; measurement frameworks.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead and oversee NACE@IAL projects, ensuring alignment with IAL’s broader workplace learning strategy and national workforce development goals</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">a. Design, develop and implement an effective grant management process to support the delivery of the workplace learning projects.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">b. Develop and implement an evaluation and review framework on grant design, application processing and approval of workplace learning proposals.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">c. Provide consultancy and advisory services to critical approved projects and contribute to problem-solving of successful applicants&apos; on issues encountered during project implementation.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">d. Manage a review and improvement process to ascertain the continued relevance of the centre&apos;s workplace learning initiatives, as well as their contribution and impact on the workplace learning on enterprises.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop annual workplans and corresponding key performance indicators (KPIs) that contribute to the centre’s strategic objectives and aligned to the broader IAL’s direction.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead and manage workplace learning innovation pilots, scaling successful solutions and building practitioner capability while directing internal and adjunct teams to deliver impactful workplace interventions and outcomes.</span></li> <li style="text-align:left"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Any other duties assigned, including cross-divisional projects.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Minimum 6 years of experience in adult/workplace learning, education technology, programme development, project management, or innovation and consultancy initiatives. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong strategic, analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to drive organisational objectives through performance management, partnerships, and workplace learning innovation initiatives. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and people management. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute next to Paya Lebar MRT station.</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 &amp; 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>

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