SENIOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (ARTS) - STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

[What the role is]

This is a 2-year contract position as a Senior Student Development Officer (Arts) in the Student Development Office.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• CCA CLUB MANAGEMENT
• Mentor CCA Students & Inculcate Values:
• Mentor student leaders in their management committee roles and work, including communication, conflict management
• Guide students in holistic development and student life matters via interactions, reflective discussions and teachable moments
• Plan and oversee the development and training of student leaders.
• Manage CCA Clubs:
• Help enable and promote the growth and development of arts CCA clubs, preferably having experience in managing student arts groups.
• Advise students on club management, including recruitment, selections, members engagement, trainings, briefings, event management and operational matters.
• Ensure that clubs adhere to NP's governance, safety, and financial frameworks.
• Handle administrative processes, such as proposal preparation, vetting, budgeting, procurement (small value purchases), and maintaining CCA records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., coaches, parents, associations, alumni) on CCA-related matters.
• Manage CCAs coach(es), including training plans, contract management, ensuring professional conduct and adherence to the coaches code of conduct and alignment to CCA goals.
• Project management:
• Lead projects, ensure timelines are met and enhance structures and processes
• Liaise with students and vendors, where necessary
• Other Duties:
• Support SDO-wide student development events and cross-functional projects.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned
• RELEVANT MUSIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Music CCA Support
• Support music based CCAs (e.g., Concert Band, Chinese Orchestra, Strings, Piano, Voices – Acapella and Show Choir, Song Composing Club, etc.).
• Advise on training plans, auditions, performance preparation, and artistic direction (in consultation with coaches).
• Peferably understand ensemble workflows, rehearsal structures, repertoire considerations, and student development needs.
• Music Performance & Programme Management
• Oversee music-related showcases, recitals, festivals, and performance series.
• Coordinate rehearsal logistics, sound/tech needs, venue use, and production workflows.
• Ensure music events uphold safety, artistic quality, and student learning outcomes.
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's degree in related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with youths.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and project management experience.
• Commitment to ensure good quality for all processes and programmes.
• A positive track record of involvement in CCAs at the tertiary level would be an advantage.
• Preferably with background or working experience in music, performing arts, arts education, or arts management and experience working with youth, arts groups, or creative collectives.
• Flexibility to work after office hours or weekends when the work requires for it.