Strategic Leader, Higher Education & Growth

Cyberjaya

West Coast Division

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Unknown College in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is seeking a strategic leader to oversee institutional growth, financial health, and academic excellence. The role requires steering regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, and building a high-performance culture of integrity and innovation.

You will guide strategic leadership, operational efficiency, and program quality, while expanding scholarships, partnerships, and revenue sources to support student success and institutional resilience.

Qualifications

PhD or Doctorate in a related discipline with 5–7 years of leadership and managerial experience in Higher Education.
Budgeting knowledge and day-to-day college operations experience, service improvement across stakeholder groups.
Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional proficiency for Sabah/Sarawak stakeholders is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for institutional growth, financial health, and academic excellence.
Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain robust internal controls.
Lead stakeholder engagement and promote partnerships with industries and regulators.
Drive efficiency, cost management, and revenue diversification.
Oversee governance, policies, and quality assurance to sustain certifications.