About this role
Who We Are 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. We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers. Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.
For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg About The Job 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. Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director oversees the delivery of workplace learning projects through external consultants who develop solutions that address enterprise, people and performance challenges. The role contributes to strengthening workplace learning capabilities and supporting workforce transformation outcomes.
- What You Will Be Doing Conceptualise new initiatives to strengthen and increase impact in workplace learning interventions, particularly in translating research and innovation in workplace learning and workforce transformation into feasible, implementable solutions and initiatives for wider adoption and proliferation of sound practices and solutions.
- Strategise, implement and evaluate workplace learning and innovation initiatives through collaborative approaches that embed continuous improvement practices.
- Lead organisational diagnostics and deliver consultancy interventions that address workforce and business challenges, driving improvements beyond workplace learning.
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including enterprises, learning/workplace consultants, sector agencies, training providers, L&D practitioners, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and educational technologists, to strengthen the ecosystem's capacity for workplace learning.
- Conceptualise and implement a scalable strategy to enable an evidence-informed action plan to realise the national and IAL's workplace learning intervention objectives, that could encompass new solutions, methods, diagnostics, toolkits, case studies, and monitoring & measurement frameworks.
- Collaborate with external parties, internal teams and other divisions within IAL to explore and create IAL's intellectual property through experimental projects in new learning solutions, products, processes or pedagogies.
- Lead and oversee NACE-IAL programmes, ensuring alignment with IAL’s broader workplace learning strategy and national workforce development goals.
- Develop and implement an effective grant management process to support the approval and delivery of the workplace learning projects.
- Develop and implement capability building programmes to support efforts in realizing workplace learning and related workforce transformation.
- Provide advisory services to successful applicants' on resolving issues encountered during project implementation and in how-to strategies and plans to bring promising innovations to market.
- Manage an evaluation, review and improvement process to ascertain the outcomes/impact of programmes and interventions, and continued relevance of the centre's workplace learning initiatives.
- Synergise efforts with the Innovation team to strengthen development and adoption of proven innovative practices, including joint projects in research and experimentation 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.
- Any other duties, including cross divisional projects.
- Job Requirements Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in adult and workplace learning, learning innovation, education technology, or related fields, with demonstrated expertise in programme design, evaluation and enhancement, as well as the operational management of innovation, consultancy and capability-building initiatives.
- Proven management experience in diagnosing organisational and workforce challenges in industries, designing and delivering consultancy solutions, and implementing enterprise-level interventions that drive workforce transformation, organisational effectiveness and business outcomes beyond workplace learning Strong track record in building and sustaining strategic partnerships to achieve organisational objectives and key performance indicators, while leveraging emerging industry trends and developments to inform centre strategies and priorities.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with a proven ability to translate organisational goals into measurable outcomes through effective performance management, programme evaluation and partnership development that advance workplace learning and innovation Proven stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical and sense-making capabilities, with the ability navigate complexity to drive organisational initiatives Resilient, adaptable and innovative, with a demonstrated ability to embrace change, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively through strong written, verbal and presentation capabilities.
- The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute next to Paya Lebar MRT station.
What We Offer
- 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!
- Besides that, you will also get: Competitive Pay Package Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role) Medical Benefits Flex Benefits Family Care Leaves Volunteer Service Leaves Wellness & Recreation Activities Lifelong Learning Opportunities Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers