College Deputy Principal / Principal

Private Advertiser; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Penang seeks an experienced education leader to oversee the overall management, academic development, student recruitment and operational performance of the College. The role provides strategic, administrative and educational leadership to ensure effective management and continuous development of the College, with emphasis on MOHE/MQA compliance and stakeholder collaboration.

You will drive planning, budgeting and enrolment strategies to sustain excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience with at least 5 years in a Deputy Principal/Principal or equivalent leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, management and development of the College.
• Oversee administration and operations across academic and support functions.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement in academic and operational areas.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting and cost control.
• Ensure budget profitability and manage operational costs.
• Lead student recruitment, admissions and retention efforts.
• Oversee staffing and manpower to support operations.
• Develop and implement academic programmes per regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., MOHE, MQA).
• Engage with parents and students on academic and disciplinary matters.
• Foster effective relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Education Management (or related)

Job description

A well-established private college based in Penang is seeking an experienced and dynamic education leader to oversee the overall management, academic development, student recruitment and operational performance of the College.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide strategic, administrative and educational leadership to ensure the effective management and continuous development of the College.

The role will oversee the College's academic and operational performance, financial management, student recruitment and retention, staff management, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will also work closely with staff, students, parents, management and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of the College's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, management and development of the College.

Oversee the general administration and overall operations of the College, including supervision of academic and support functions.

Monitor the College's overall performance and drive continuous improvement across academic and operational areas.

Oversee the financial management of the College, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring and cost management.

Ensure the College's budget, profitability and operational costs are effectively managed.

Lead and oversee student recruitment, admissions and retention, including monitoring student enrolment and attrition.

Oversee staffing and manpower requirements to support the effective operation of the College.

Oversee the development and implementation of academic programmes in accordance with relevant requirements and standards.

Ensure the College's compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements, including those of relevant authorities such as MQA and MOHE.

Handle and engage with parents and students on academic, disciplinary and other matters where necessary.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, partners and other stakeholders.

Provide leadership and direction to staff while fostering a positive and high-performing working environment.

Requirements

Possess at least a Master's Degree in Education Management, Finance, Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years of experience in a Deputy Principal / Principal or equivalent leadership position.

Prior experience in financial management, budgeting and/or strategic planning would be an advantage.

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.

Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate staff.

Strong organisational and analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, management and external education partners.

Strong commitment to continuous improvement, academic excellence and institutional development.

Confidentiality Notice: This is a confidential recruitment assignment. The identity of the hiring organisation will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Only candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.