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The company is seeking an Assistant/Deputy Manager for the Service-Learning division within the Department of Student Development, responsible for initiating and leading programs that enhance holistic student development through out-of-classroom activities. The role involves managing service-learning initiatives and contributing to the department's mission of providing a positive polytechnic experience for students. Candidates should have relevant experience in program management and student development. The company has received multiple awards, including the NTUC May Day Awards 2026 and Singapore’s Best Employers for 2024–2026.

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Job description

[This job id 27971 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 27 Aug 2026]

[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 Department of Student Development (SD) provides all SP students with a positive Polytechnic experience through meaningful out-of-classroom activities that support holistic student development.

As an Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager, the appointee will initiate and lead programmes within the Service-Learning portfolio in the Department of Student Development, with the aim of developing students' social responsibility, character, leadership and community engagement through meaningful service-learning experiences. He/she will be supporting the strategic directives for Service-Learning with involvement in programme planning, stakeholder engagement, communications and conducting relevant data analysis for tracking and continuous improvement.
The role will also include mentoring/guiding students in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) club matters. He/she may be required to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to organise SP-wide events that enhance campus vibrancy and participate in departmental committees.

[What you will be working on]

a) Design and lead service-learning and sustainability programmes and activities, ensuring objectives are achieved:

  • Coordinate programme execution, logistics and stakeholder engagement

  • Conduct data tracking, analysis and reporting for continuous improvement

  • Manage programme administration, budgets and vendors (where applicable)

  • Support communications and outreach for programmes and initiatives

 

b) Develop and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders to lead meaningful service-learning and sustainability programmes and opportunities.

c) Mentor and guide students in CCA clubs, including leadership development and administrative support.

d) Support departmental administrative processes and perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

[What we are looking for]

  • Passion for student/youth development.

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in service-learning, youth development, education or related fields.

  • Strong organisational, administrative and analytical skills.

  • Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

  • Willing to work beyond office hours when required.

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.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 27 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Admin / Human Resources
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: On site
  • Job Nature: Full Time

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