The Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) comprises 2 Divisions and 4 Sections who work closely with one another to strengthen the alumni network and to ensure that alumni are accorded the privileges and services of being part of the NUS community. They include the Strategic Partners Division and Operations Division, Information Management Section, Marcom Section, Alumni Engagement Section and Faculties & Students Section. 

Spearheaded by OAR Director, Assoc Prof Teo Choo Soo, the Directorate provides the strategic directions and policy guidelines and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of the department through the optimal utilisation of its manpower, finance and logistical resources. Tasked to identify advancement goals and developmental prospects for OAR in important areas of strategic interest to the University, the directorate guides OAR in its global outreach efforts and steers the entire department towards achieving excellence.

Information Management Section
Translating strategic directions into action, the Information Management Section charts out performance indicators and support key initiatives for the advancement of alumni relations. Research profiling, alumni database management and the development of AlumNET, the university's alumni web presence, are also vital functions carried out by the Section.

Marcom Section
This is the marketing and communications arm of OAR, developing branding and marketing strategies, as well as in-house publications, both electronic and print.

Alumni Engagement Section
This Section supports the work of local alumni groups and overseas alumni chapters.  It organises lifelong educational programmes and seeks out collaborative opportunities with external partners in providing privileges and services to our alumni. The Alumni Service Centre which provides alumni with a range of benefits, privileges and services is managed by this Section.

Faculties & Students Section
This Section works closely with Faculties/Schools, Halls of Residences and other NUS departments to engage alumni and cultivate students. The Students’ portfolio is undergoing a major paradigm shift in its concept and implementation.  

Strategic Partners Division
This Division manages a myriad of important projects which are geared towards ensuring that the goals of the University are achieved.  External relations in terms of visits and reciprocal arrangements with local and overseas universities, forging partnership and collaboration to promote global connectivity, exchange of ideas and best practices is another key project. This Division also manages the International Alumni Visitor Center which hosts international alumni visits.

Operations Division
The Operation Division ensures effective and efficient facility management and building maintenance of the Shaw Foundation Alumni House. The Division provides technical support services and ensures security of the Building. It also manages tenancy and rental and is responsible for product development, business planning and implementation, customised conferencing services and event co-ordination.