Head, School of IT (Academic)

SEGi University & Colleges; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGi University & Colleges in Malaysia seeks an experienced leader to oversee the School of IT, coordinate teaching, services and academic development across departments.

You will drive business development through market research, collaborate with Marketing on partnerships, seminars and forums, and ensure programme development and profitability.

Applicants should hold a PhD in IT or related field, with 5–7 years in higher education or management, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in IT or IT-related disciplines.
• Minimum 5–7 years of working and/or teaching experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong knowledge in AI, cybersecurity and/or data science with relevant specialisation or industry experience.
• Familiarity with the Malaysian higher education landscape and MQA requirements preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to manage lecturers, support staff, students and parents.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate teaching, services and activities for the School of IT and academic affairs development.
• Coordinate and develop business development activities through market research and analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing on smart partnerships, projects, seminars and forums.
• Responsible for programmes development, financials and profitability of SoIT programmes.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Master’s degree in IT-related field

PhD in IT-related field

Job description

• To oversee and coordinate teaching, services and activities for the School of IT (SoIT) and academic affairs development for all relevant departments.
• To assist in coordinating and developing business development activities through market and industrial research, analysis of the workplace systems and information system design, and derive relevant projects to improve the student population growth for the School of IT.
• To work closely with the Marketing team on the smart partnership, projects, seminars and forums and etc.
• To be responsible for programmes development, financial and profitability of the SoIT programmes.

Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Information Technology (IT) or IT-related disciplines, such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or other relevant IT fields.
• Minimum 5–7 years of working and/or teaching experience, preferably in higher education, including experience in an academic or managerial position.
• Strong knowledge and expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and/or Data Science, supported by relevant specialisation and/or industry experience.
• Familiarity with the Malaysian higher education landscape and MQA requirements is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
• Ability to manage lecturers, support staff, students and parents.
• Strong command in written and spoken English.

With nearly 4 decades of maturity, we’ve now carved our brand promise that is ‘The Best in You Made Possible’. Are you ready to embark on this journey to make a difference together?

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.