Careers with UAS

LASALLE

The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is Singapore’s first arts university, founded on an alliance of Singapore’s foremost arts institutions, LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).

Together with the two alliance partners, a key focus of our mission is to inspire leaders and empower creative individuals through an innovative and socially impactful arts education. UAS strives to further generate new artistic thinking and discourse by creatively combining teaching, practice, and research.

LASALLE and NAFA are distinguished by unique heritages, strong artistic traditions, and innovative teaching approaches. Our faculty and alumni have earned national recognition, including Cultural Medallions and Young Artist Awards, championing Singaporean creativity on the global stage.

We invite you to explore our career opportunities and join a team that’s committed to a vibrant arts education.

 

UAS campus
LASALLE campus
NAFA

 

 

UAS – direct hires

Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of university academic policies, key initiatives and systems/processes to govern and maintain the integrity and standards of the university’s academic provisions.
  • Lead the secretariat to provide support for the all University academic committees, namely, the University Academic Board, Quality Assurance Committee, Research Committee, and Faculty Appointment and Development Committee. Secretariat support includes the preparation of agenda, attendance of meetings, drafting of meeting minutes and circulars, monitoring the follow-up on actionable items and managing all other committee matters including membership nominations of various University committees.
  • Lead and oversee the development of the university quality assurance framework, which includes key academic quality indicators and quality review systems and processes, and regularly monitor and review the outcomes for purpose of continual improvements.
  • Lead and oversee the development of the university faculty appointment and development framework.
  • Lead and oversee development of the university research culture and framework
  • This is a supervisory role.

Requirements
  • Extensive experience (including in a supervisory role) preferably in an Institute of Higher Learning, or in-depth policy and governance knowledge in an educational environment.
  • Strong ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Intellectual curiosity, with strong interest in developments in higher education.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset, as well as stakeholder management skills.
Interested applicants are invited to send in their applications to [email protected]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • Support the development of university academic policies, key initiatives and systems/processes to govern and maintain the integrity and standards of the university’s academic provisions.
  • Be part of the secretariat to provide support for the all University academic committees, namely, the University Academic Board, Quality Assurance Committee, Research Committee, and Faculty Appointment and Development Committee. Secretariat support includes the preparation of agenda, attendance of meetings, drafting of meeting minutes and circulars, monitoring the follow-up on actionable items and managing all other committee matters including membership nominations of various University committees.
  • Support the development of the university quality assurance framework, which includes key academic quality indicators and quality review systems and processes, and regularly monitor and review the outcomes for purpose of continual improvements.
  • Support the development of the university faculty appointment and development framework.
  • Support the development of the university research culture and framework

Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an established university.
  • At least 12 years relevant experience preferably in an Institute of Higher Learning, or policy and governance knowledge in an educational environment.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Strong ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
Interested applicants are invited to send in their applications to [email protected]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

To assist the Lead Manager in providing support to the University of the Art’s Finance & Procurement function in the following areas:

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Procurement, Invoicing and Payments
  • Verify that purchase requisitions are in accordance with UAS Ltd’s Procurement Policy and Procedures
  • Ensure all invoices and claims are properly supported with relevant documents and duly authorised.
  • Verify and post invoices paid via Interbank GIRO.
  • Process payments via TT/GIRO/Fund Transfer and handle related enquiries from staff and suppliers.
  • Process online staff reimbursement claims and perform system interface from the claim system to the accounting system.

Accounts Receivable, Supplier and Customer Management
  • Issue invoices promptly upon receipt of billing instructions.
  • Issue tax-deductible receipts to donors and maintain donation records.
  • Maintain supplier and customer records, including creation of new accounts when required.
  • Perform reconciliation of creditors’ and debtors’ statements.

Tax, Financial Closing and Reporting
  • Prepare monthly withholding tax submissions to IRAS (where applicable).
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, audit schedules and follow up on outstanding bank reconciliation items.
  • Support year-end closing activities; prepare required audit schedules and handle auditors’ enquiries.

Fixed Assets Management
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records.
  • Conduct physical asset verification to satisfy internal and external audit requirements.
  • Ensure sub-ledger (Fixed Assets Module) tie to main-ledger (General Ledger Module), reconciling any variances identified.
  • Prepare monthly fixed assets schedules and assist in formulating related policies and tracking of funds.

Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting and procurement experience; fresh graduates may be considered.
  • Diploma holders should have at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Good knowledge of accounting and procurement practices and finance systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and written skills.
  • Able to work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Demonstrates initiative, good customer service and sound organisational and administrative skills.
  • Embraces a student centric service culture.
  • Proficient in finance systems, MS Excel and MS Word.
Interested applicants are invited to send in their applications to [email protected]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


LASALLE – forward deployed to LASALLE

Please click here for more information.


NAFA – forward deployed to NAFA