Careers with UAS

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 – direct hires
- Assist in the development, planning, and review of the UAS IN-depth Programme
- Manage the delivery of the UAS IN-depth curriculum, which involved timetabling, sourcing and hiring of lecturers, and monitoring the delivery.
- Manage the student sign-ups and completion of the UAS IN-depth curriculum
- Develop and manage the student feedback mechanism to track the effectiveness of the UAS IN-depth Programme for continual improvement.
- Develop and plan the UAS External Examining system to help facilitate continuous improvement on the UAS-approved programmes.
- Manage the logistical arrangements for External Examiners to be on-campus to sample works, and moderate and/or confirm marks.
- Review External Examiners’ Reports and work with relevant programmes to respond to suggested improvements.
- Manage all institutional visits and set up university-level partnerships to facilitate staff and students’ collaborations on research and projects, and most importantly, student semestral exchanges.
- Administer incoming and outgoing student semestral exchanges and internships with international partners.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an established university.
- At least 7 years and above or equivalent of relevant curriculum planning and/or administration experience, in an Institute of Higher Learning.
- Strong ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen eye for detail.
- Intellectual curiosity, with strong interest in developments in higher education and tertiary arts education.
- Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Assist in the development, planning, and review of the UAS IN-depth Programme
- Manage the delivery of the UAS IN-depth curriculum, which involved timetabling, sourcing and hiring of lecturers, and monitoring the delivery.
- Manage the student sign-ups and completion of the UAS IN-depth curriculum
- Develop and manage the student feedback mechanism to track the effectiveness of the UAS IN-depth Programme for continual improvement.
- Develop and plan the UAS External Examining system to help facilitate continuous improvement on the UAS-approved programmes.
- Manage the logistical arrangements for External Examiners to be on-campus to sample works, and moderate and/or confirm marks.
- Review External Examiners’ Reports and work with relevant programmes to respond to suggested improvements.
- Manage all institutional visits and set up university-level partnerships to facilitate staff and students’ collaborations on research and projects, and most importantly, student semestral exchanges.
- Administer incoming and outgoing student semestral exchanges and internships with international partners.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an established university.
- At least 7 years and above or equivalent of relevant curriculum planning and/or administration experience, in an Institute of Higher Learning.
- Strong ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen eye for detail.
- Intellectual curiosity, with strong interest in developments in higher education and tertiary arts education.
- Good interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Plan and manage the work assignments for the Career Services and Consultation team, ensuring efficient and effective workflow.
- Provide job referrals and placement assistance to students and graduates, facilitating connections with potential employers and job opportunities.
- Deliver career coaching and consultation services to support students and graduates in developing their career paths and enhancing their employment readiness.
- Maintain and administer online portal that offers relevant learning resources, job listings, and tools to aid students and graduates in their job search.
- Assist in the planning and organisation of various career-related activities and events, such as workshops, guest talks, and career fairs, to enhance students’ exposure to career opportunities and industry insights.
- Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Officer to support the overall objectives of the Career Services team.
- This role reports to the Assistant Manager (Career Services).
- Bachelor’s degree from an established university with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within a tertiary education environment.
- Recognised Career Coaching certification is preferred.
- Stay updated on industry trends, job market developments, and best practices in career coaching.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Cheerful and encouraging demeanour.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in arts and creative industries is an advantage.
LASALLE – forward deployed to LASALLE
NAFA – forward deployed to NAFA
The role of a school counsellor is important to help students navigate their educational journey and personal growth, and provide the support they need to succeed both academically and emotionally.
Key roles and responsibilities include:- Providing one-on-one counselling support for students’ mental health and social-emotional development
- Working with staff and students in providing direct crisis interventions
- Referring students and their families to community resources or external professionals where needed
- Conferencing with staff, parents and external professionals/agencies on students being counselled
- Maintaining confidential case consultation records
- Planning and conducting training for staff on pertinent mental health issues and skills for first-line intervention and support
- Developing and conducting small and large group psycho-educational sessions for students on mental health issues and coping strategies
- Developing and/or making available mental health resources for students, parents and staff
- Preparing counselling statistics/ data for reporting to senior management and government agencies
- Provide secondary support for in-house student events and activities such as Orientation, Convocation and other ad hoc activities
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned
- Minimum Master’s Degree in Counselling
- At least 3 years of working experience in counselling work involving youths and adults.
- Must have a flair, understanding and patience to work with students
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiar with MS Office software and must be IT savvy