Chief Executive, (Cyberjaya College Kuching)

Cyberjaya; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Institution in Kuching, Sarawak seeks a strategic leader to oversee institutional growth, financial health, and academic excellence. The role focuses on regulatory standing, stakeholder management, and driving a high-performance culture of compliance and innovation.

The position requires a master's degree with at least 5 years in leadership within higher education; a PhD is advantageous. Strong English and Bahasa Malaysia skills are essential for engaging diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline is required.
• PhD/Doctorate or equivalent is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key leadership figure, taking full responsibility for ensuring all aspects of the College are managed with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Team management

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD/Doctorate (advantage)

Job description

Department

Management

Location

Kuching, Sarawak

Organisation

Travel Requirement

No

Job Overview

A strategic leader responsible for institutional growth, financial health, and academic excellence. Accountable for regulatory standing, stakeholder management, and driving a high-performance culture of compliance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Act as the key leadership figure, taking full responsibility for ensuring all aspects of the College are managed with maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Cultivate an organisational environment that promotes continuous improvement, positioning the college at the forefront of service excellence and operational support.

Financial Sustainability & Operational Efficiency

• Drive the institution's long-term financial health by optimising fiscal performance and maintaining disciplined oversight of all operational expenditures.
• Lead the drive for operational savings and the acquisition of additional revenue streams to meet efficiency gains and institutional requirements.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness in the use of all available resources, maintaining a sharp focus on operational efficiency across all business units.

Academic Excellence & Innovation

• Continuously elevate the quality of academic provision to enhance student experience, aiming to reduce student withdrawals to a minimal rate.
• Implement data-driven strategies to maximize student progression and minimize student attrition rate.

Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop and implement rigorous financial and operational policies, procedures, and internal controls to serve as the definitive framework for departmental management.
• Direct all quality and regulatory activities to ensure continuous certification and total compliance with institutional policies, quality frameworks, and statutory mandates.

Growth & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide support to drive promotional activities, enhance the brand, and achieve high student enrollment numbers.
• Secure new scholarships, sponsorships, and funding sources to enhance student support and institutional resources.
• Direct the institution's partnership strategy by building sustainable relationships with key industries and regulatory stakeholders to foster collaborative institutional advancement.
• Perform any other ad-hoc assignments as required by the Board or senior management, demonstrating the strategic adaptability necessary to protect and advance institutional interests.

Skills and Experiences

• A master's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of leadership and managerial experience in Higher Education. A PHD/Doctorate or equivalent is an advantage.
• Knowledge of budgeting and experience in college day-to-day operations and service improvement across diverse stakeholder groups is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional proficiency relevant to stakeholders in Sarawak or Sabah is an advantage.
• Proven ability to provide visionary leadership and manage high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Demonstrates advanced strategic thinking and expert-level analytical skills to resolve complex institutional and operational challenges.