The company is seeking an Assistant Director for CCA Training & Programmes within the Student Development Office on a 2-year contract basis. The role involves developing and implementing student engagement programs focused on co-curricular activities and wellness, promoting holistic development and well-being. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, program curation, and ensuring governance and quality assurance. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to student development initiatives in a dynamic educational environment.
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[This job id 27968 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 27 Aug 2026]
[What the role is]
This is a 2-year contract position as an Assistant Director, CCA Training & Programmes in the Student Development Office.[What you will be working on]
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Strategic Leadership & Student Development
Develop, curate and implement an appropriate and appealing suite of CCA and physical wellness programmes that drive student participation and support the development of holistic competencies, well-being and personal growth beyond the classroom.
2. Governance, Policy & Quality Assurance
Review and provide oversight of CCA governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality programme delivery in alignment with institutional requirements.
3. Operational Excellence & Incident Management
Establish clear escalation and decision-making frameworks, ensuring student-related incidents, including injuries, safety and compliance issues, are resolved through timely intervention, clear escalation protocols, and systemic corrective and preventive actions.
4. Stakeholder Management & Partnerships
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align student development initiatives across the Polytechnic, and build and sustain strong partnerships with community organisations and external stakeholders to enhance programme impact and student development outcomes.
5. People Leadership & Capability Development
Coach and mentor Senior Managers and Managers to strengthen individual and team effectiveness, foster a collaborative culture and build staff capabilities in student engagement, governance and risk management, while supporting professional development and well-being.
[What we are looking for]
A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Education, Social Sciences, Sports/Health Sciences, Business or Public Administration) or equivalent professional experience in student development or youth-focused roles.
Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience in student development, youth engagement, co-curricular, education or similar programmes, ideally in a tertiary or youth-serving organisation.
Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance, including implementation and review of policies and SOPs, ensuring duty-of-care requirements, managing incident reporting and escalation processes.
Strong programme and event management experience, including end-to-end planning cycles, coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors or coaches, and evaluation of outcomes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and engage external partners to support effective programme delivery.
Advantage: Relevant certifications or training in safety, risk management, first aid, programme management, and familiarity with CCA ecosystems and safety management for student activities.
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