Associate Director Alumni, Talent and Careers - SEAO (Singapur)

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Global Markets, Asia Pacific, Singapore is looking for an Associate Director Alumni, Talent and Careers - SEAO to join its team!  

This position provides an exciting opportunity for ambitious candidates that excel in relationship building, community engagement and business development in both a B2B and B2C context, based out of our office in Singapore.  

 

The successful candidate will be required to engage current IE students and alumni that live in or have an interest in working in the Southeast Asia region, with a focus on Singapore. 

 

The candidate will also seek and engage corporate and government stakeholders that have an interest in hiring our graduates and alumni. 

 

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact. 

 

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future. 

 

Our mission 

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.  

 

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.  

 

Values  

Cultivate the humanistic approach.  

Empower your entrepreneurial spirit 

Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience 

Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Singapore.  

Responsibilities

Your role as a Associate Director Alumni, Talent and Careers - SEAO will involve:

 

As part of the Global Markets team, the candidate will act as a key liaison on behalf of Talent & Careers and Global Alumni Relations, to enhance employer relations initiatives and alumni satisfaction for the region through tailored and excellent service.  

 

The role includes, but is not limited to: 

• meeting and building strong relationships with alumni and current students; 

• developing and implementing an employer outreach strategy in coordination with the Careers Heads, supporting key account management by sourcing and posting job opportunities within the network and matching qualified candidates to appropriate roles.  

• planning a diverse calendar of dedicated career and alumni activities to increase the engagement of the community; 

• organizing and leading regional informational advising sessions with students who wish to work in the region;  

• working synergistically with the commercial team in Singapore to organize corporate events and centralizing information from key stakeholders to communicate on an ongoing basis, creating and managing successful local Alumni chapters.  

• ensuring that the alumni database is up to date, and that IE is generating volunteer opportunities for alumni to support IE initiatives for admissions activities and other stakeholders.  

 

The position, based in IE’s office in Singapore, will require working closely with the Talent & Careers and Global Alumni Relations departments. 

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university. Master’s degree is preferred. 

• 3-6 years of relevant experience, e.g., community-building/engagement, direct relationship management skills in sales or business development and corporate partnerships, ideally both within the education sector. 

• Experience working with stakeholders in Singapore and another country in Southeast Asia is a must  

• A proven ability to nurture and sustain trusting relationships with senior leaders in corporate entities, government agencies and partner universities. 

• An effective team player who is willing to collaborate with multiple stakeholders with shared accountability in a dynamic, multicultural environment. 

• Co-lead the strategizing and implementation of engagement activities to enhance engagement within the IE community and raise IE’s alumni profile in the region. 

• Excellent communication and writing skills with the comfort and competence in delivering effective presentations. 

• Ability and willingness to travel within Southeast Asia is a must. 

• Native or near native fluency in English. Fluency in an additional Asian language is preferred. 

• Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holders may apply. 

 

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours! 

 

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University.   At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.