Business Development Coordinator

Melbourne Business School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to drive operational improvements and support strategic initiatives. This role involves continuous monitoring of program efficiency, executive assistance for leadership, and collaboration across teams to enhance service delivery. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and be adept at market research and operational oversight. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of MBS Asia's business efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with an ability to drive initiatives.
• Experience in process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proficient in conducting market research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and innovate processes for cost and project management.
• Support planning and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Provide executive assistance for planning and administration.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Diary management

Job description

Melbourne Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Melbourne. The MBS Asia office focuses on Executive Education and works with many major organisations in ASEAN to develop their talents via customised leadership and management programs.

As MBS Asia's business grows in volume and complexity across ASEAN, the Business Development Coordinator will help ensure that our business development efforts remain focused and actionable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Coordination and Improvement

• Continuous monitoring and innovation of processes to do with cost management, project and program management, business development, learner experience, staff engagement and any other area which can contribute to MBS Asia's growth.
• Support the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives with MBS Asia's Business Development, Account Management, Learning, Program Management and Operations teams
• Supports business development activities by ensuring that opportunities with new and potential clients are connected across all MBS services. This includes maintaining and researching up-to-date knowledge and market intelligence on key learning trends, appropriate economic news and competitor activities
• Monitors the progress and implementation of operational activities which innovate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MBS Asia’s client and learner outcomes
• Monitors program costs and margins to ensure that all elements are optimised for long-term financial sustainability
• Foster cross-functional trusted relationships and work collaboratively across all areas of the School to ensure greater alignment of activities

Executive (Administrative) Support for MBS Asia's Leadership

Provide professional executive assistance across a range of responsibilities with a particular focus to provide support for planning, administration as well as diary and communication management. The Business Development Coordinator also provides project management support to the Asia team to ensure that Asia’s strategic priorities are properly co-ordinated and implemented.

• Perform executive administrative duties to support the effective execution of responsibilities, anticipating needs whilst utilising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality where necessary, and exercising discretion as appropriate. These duties include but are not limited to:
• Extensive and detailed diary management, which includes coordination of meetings and appointments
• Prepare, undertake and distribute agendas, papers, and minutes for relevant meetings
• Develop and prepare reports, articles and research for critical meetings, proposals, engagements etc
• Coordinate and, where required, undertake specific projects as directed, e.g. research, drafting, correspondence, and improvement projects