Assistant Manager - Student Services

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur, Seremban; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The university in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Manager in Student Services based in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead and coach the Student Services team to meet KPIs and align with institutional goals.

You will analyze student needs, design proactive wellness initiatives, and oversee student records with strict confidentiality and audit-compliant processes. Strong leadership and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, Psychology, or Public.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Student Services, Student Affairs, Higher Education.
• Strong leadership, people management, professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and student management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Student Services team to achieve KPIs and align with institutional goals.
• Analyze student needs to architect proactive strategies, wellness initiatives, and student-centric interventions.
• Optimize departmental efficiency by designing, reviewing, and upgrading workflows, policies, and service standards.
• Provide strict oversight for student database management, ensuring confidentiality and audit compliance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Professionalism

Integrity

Accountability

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree (added advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student management systems

Job description

about the company

We are representing a university in Malaysia to look for an Assistant Manager in Student Services. Established around 30 years, it has trained over 10,000 doctors, it's one of the largest private contributors to Malaysia’s public and private healthcare workforce.

about the job

• Lead, coach, and inspire the Student Services team to achieve operational KPIs, while developing strategic work plans that align with broader institutional goals.
• Analyze student needs to architect proactive strategies, wellness initiatives, and responsive, student-centric interventions that elevate overall engagement and retention.
• Optimize departmental efficiency by designing, reviewing, and continuously upgrading operational workflows, policies, and service standards.
• Provide strict oversight for student database management, ensuring meticulous record accuracy, absolute confidentiality, and total compliance with institutional audit requirements.

skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, Psychology, Public.
• Administration, Student Affairs, or related discipline. Master's is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in Student Services, Student Affairs, Higher Education.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and student management systems.

experience

4 years

skills

Assistant manager, student services, operations, student records and databases

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree