1. Please prepare the following document before proceeding to number 2

• Resume/CV

 

2. Click APPLY HERE to complete the application form below:

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of academic and leadership experience
• Strong understanding of the Malaysian higher education landscape and global trends
• Possess strong leadership and relationship-building abilities
• Forward-thinking mindset, strategic experience, and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop rapport and work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse group of people
• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement change and drive performance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. General Management

• Direct and manage all resources under the Pre-U & Transfer Programmes.
• Develop academic excellence and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor annual departmental budgets with respective Head(s).
• Supervise respective Head(s) on academic management and operations by complying with QMS policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure all departments have adequate human resources to deliver quality education.
• Ensure all teaching resources are fully optimized to avoid excesses.
• Ensure all academic staff are qualified and meet programme standards and MQA requirements.
• Ensure all academic staff have access to continuous training based on the educational institution's Teaching and Learning Framework: TPACK-S. 
• Report on lecturers’ class observations and action plans in the Teaching and Learning Committee.
• Plan and manage the professional development of academic staff for all programmes in collaboration with CPD and HR.
• Lead and supervise respective Head(s) for continual compliance with MOHE and MQA requirements.
• Ensure respective Head(s) conduct annual Industry Advisory Board meetings and invite External Assessors to conduct programme assessments.
• Ensure academic CQI is a practice in all departments and embedded in operations.
• Mentor and assist respective Head(s) during PA, FA, MQA Maintenance, and Internal Quality Audits.

 

2. Programme Development and Management

• Planning and development of new programmes (transfer degree,, degree and micro-credential courses) that are in line with the college's strategic plan and direction.
• Develop students' academic progress and articulation. 
• Survey and identify strategic franchise/transfer partners and develop academic progression for Pre-U and degree transfer programme students.
• Develop degree transfer and undergraduate programs that are in line with market needs and demands.
• Direct and manage programme submission for MQA PA and MoHE approval with respective Head(s).
• Collaborate with Marketing, Enrolment & Admission, and CPD departments to launch new approved programmes and courses.
• Work with the respective Head(s) to liaise with articulation and franchise partners to ensure the profitability and sustainability of the programmes.

 

3. Industry Collaboration and Placement

• Develop industry partnerships for students’ placements and internships.
• Collaborate with industry experts to enhance the curriculum through industry-driven practices to increase graduate employability and job security.

 

4. Others

• Direct and motivate all academic teaching and administrative staff to meet KPIs.
• Instil a culture of lifelong learning and service among academic staff.
• Chair the Exam Board, Academic Board, and any pertinent work whenever assigned by the Academic Dean.
• Teach one class per semester (if possible)

 

5. Key decisions made by this position (without reference to the immediate superior)

• Work with respective Head(s) to plan a balanced teaching workload by semester for the academic staff. 
• Purchase books and references for use by each programme, taking into consideration lecturers’ recommendations and the needs of the programme.
• Recruit suitably qualified lecturers to fill vacancies with the help of the respective Head(s), subject expert(s), and the HR Department.