N-House / Resident Mentor & Resident Advisor
N-House is the first entrepreneurship-themed residence on campus. We recruit two distinct roles to support our student entrepreneurs: a Resident Mentor from the innovation and enterprise ecosystem, and a Resident Advisor from current NUS staff. Both are appointed for 1 year, with the option to renew annually.
Role 1 of 2 · Resident Mentor
N-House Resident Mentors are the backbone of N-House — they provide invaluable support and guidance to our residents, helping them navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and develop their business ideas. Resident Mentors work very closely with the staff of NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), student Resident Assistants (RA) and Resident Advisor (RAD) to enhance the residential life experience of our students at N-House, and serve as mentors, advisors, and resource persons to the residents in the areas of entrepreneurship.
Providing guidance to residents who are working on their business idea or are interested to find out more about the entrepreneurship eco-system
Organising and conducting regular mentorship sessions for the community
Connecting students with resources and networks in the entrepreneurship community
Building relationships with students and serving as a role model and mentor
The candidate will be appointed by a selection committee comprising members from the NUS Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem
The term of engagement is 1 year, with options to renew annually
Candidates must be either an Investor, Entrepreneur, and/or active entrepreneurship eco-system builder
Role 2 of 2 · Resident Advisor
N-House Resident Advisor is the heart of the N-House community and plays a key role in creating a positive and supportive living environment for our student entrepreneurs in N-House. Resident Advisors enjoy working with students and developing student leaders and residents in entrepreneurship, and provide timely feedback, guidance and support to the community while pushing student leaders to reach for the impossible.
Work closely with the appointed Resident Assistant to execute N-House activities
Providing counselling and referral services for academic and personal needs of residents
Support crisis management exercises from Halls
Work together with the N-House Resident Mentor to shape students' experience in entrepreneurship
The candidate will be appointed by a selection committee comprising members from the NUS Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem
The term of engagement is 1 year, with options to renew annually
Candidates must be a current NUS staff member
| Stage | Timing | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 1 March | Form goes live |
| Applications close | 30 April | No late submissions accepted |
| Shortlist & interviews | May | Shortlisted candidates contacted; in-person panel interview |
| Decisions | End of June | Notified by email |
| Term begins | August | Move-in for Mentors; orientation for Advisors |
Break photo · a former Resident Mentor with a current NOC student — kitchen conversation, late-night coding moment, post-event debrief.
"I learned more about myself in the year I mentored than I did in my own NOC year."
Former Mentor, Cohort 2019
Both Mentor and Advisor positions use the same application form — you'll select which role you're applying for inside. The selection committee comprises members from the NUS Innovation and Enterprise ecosystem.
Do I need to have done NOC to apply as a Mentor?
It's strongly preferred but not strictly required. The role exists to help current NOC students, and lived experience of NOC matters. Applications from non-NOC alumni with deep community ties are reviewed case by case.
Can I do the Mentor role while working full-time?
Yes — most Mentors work full-time. The role is structured to fit around a working schedule, with most community moments in evenings and weekends.
What's the difference between Mentor and Advisor?
Mentors live at N-House for the academic year and are the day-to-day community presence. Advisors visit a few hours a month — they bring industry context, host workshops, and advise on ventures. Different rhythms; both matter.
If I'm not selected, can I reapply?
Yes. Many strong Mentors and Advisors applied more than once. Demand exceeds supply.