Deputy Dean - School of Management & Business

MILA University; Nilai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MILA University is seeking a Deputy Dean to support leadership, programme management, and quality ensuring within the School. This role requires a doctoral degree and substantial experience in higher education leadership, combining academic and administrative responsibilities to enhance the institution's offerings.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in leadership roles, preferably in a business school.
• Proven track record of research and publication.
• Excellent teaching evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean in leadership and management matters.
• Ensure quality improvement of existing programmes and develop new ones.
• Oversee research directions and external engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coordination

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in management or related field

Job description

With the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Manipal International University was renamed as MILA University in 2023. To establish a leading business school in Asia, MILA University is inviting applications for Deputy Dean role.

The Deputy Dean reports to the Dean and is primarily responsible for assisting the Dean in the provision of leadership within the School, and oversight of School planning, performance, and quality management. He or she will work closely with the Dean on School leadership and management matters and deputize for the Dean as required.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Deputy Dean would be assisting the Dean in the following areas:

• Act for the Dean when the Dean is absent from the University.
• Ensure existing programmes are subject to continual quality improvement processes to meet regulatory compliance and market needs.
• Manage the workload distribution among the faculty members.
• Develop new programmes, relevant to the country, for socio-economic development.

Oversee the School's research directions and performance – collectively and individually.

• Oversee the development of the School’s external engagement.
• The slow learners are identified early in the semester and are provided with additional academic support.
• Ensure that all the documents are complete and are in position for the accreditation processes.
• Develop collaborations with industries for industrial training and/ or placement of students.
• Conduct academic and administrative meetings relevant to the school; maintain the records (minutes) and implement the decisions.
• Develop team spirit among the staff of the school.
• Prepare the annual budget and optimize the utilization of resources.
• Ensuring student monitoring (attendance, academic performance, etc., and initializing appropriate remedial measures)
• Any other responsibility entrusted by the University management from time to time.

Requirements:

• Possession of a doctoral degree in management or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in leadership roles, preferably managed a business school in higher learning institutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Mandarin skills would be an added advantage in managing students from China.
• Excellent track record of research and publication.
• Excellent teaching evaluation.

Application Submission

Alternatively, you may email your applications to: [e-mail]

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents (all in ONE SINGLE PDF).

1. Cover Letter – please address how you meet the Job Responsibilities and Requirements.
2. Latest resume or curriculum vitae

Closing Date: Open until filled.

All applications will be treated confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.