[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

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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.