Assistant Director, Business Operations (Finance, Marketing & Strategy)
Core
Strategic leadership role overseeing communications, strategy, outreach, and operations for the Global Institute for Finance, Trade & Sustainability (GIFTS) at NTU, focusing on institutional positioning, ecosystem development, and stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & operations director (academia-industry interface)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, industry engagement programs, student career platforms, and fundraising initiatives for GIFTS
Domain
Higher education + international trade policy + corporate strategy
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
strategic planning, business development, stakeholder management, fundraising, program operations, brand management, event management, vendor management, governance, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
experience in international trading ecosystem, government agency relations, alumni network management, matrixed environment navigation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Shape and execute medium- and long-term strategies for GIFTS; lead strategic partnerships with government and corporate entities; oversee student engagement and career readiness programs; manage fundraising and financial sustainability; direct communications, branding, and media efforts; conceptualize and oversee high-impact industry events; manage planning, reporting, and governance processes; align cross-functional stakeholders and manage external vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
