Student Mobilisation Manager

Fairview International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in education is seeking a dynamic leader to enhance their student leadership strategy. The role involves developing effective structures and managing stakeholders to ensure impactful student initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in education and leadership, along with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in the education field.
• 2 years in leadership roles with team management.
• Strong proficiency in English and intermediate in Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Drive student leadership strategy and improve student impact.
• Develop initiatives for student leadership projects.
• Establish tracking systems for student leadership outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Partnership Development

Program Development

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suites

Salesforce

Project Management Software

Job description

Employment Type: Full time, 1-Year Contract (Renewable)

Reporting Line: Head of Community Mobilisation

Role Purpose

Drive TFM’s student leadership strategy through developing effective systems for implementation and measures to enable student impact across all TFM programmes.

Principal Accountabilities

• Review and maintain the alignment of the Student Leadership Strategy across all student programmes.
• Develop strategies and initiatives across all student leadership projects that advocate for and elevate Student Voice as a central element of leadership development and character building.
• Establish an effective system and process to track, monitor and evaluate the progress and outcome for both Student Leadership Strategy as well as students progress in order to produce a holistic Impact Report of all student leadership projects and the Student Leadership Strategy.
• Assess and oversee the design, implementation and monitoring of student leadership projects to ensure high-quality delivery and maximize student leadership impact across all initiatives.
• Manage key stakeholders, including private sector funders and key public sector partners at the school, district, and state levels to build sustainable partnerships that enhance program reach, resource mobilization, and long-term educational impact.

Role Requirements

Competencies required for the role

As people join TFM, we expect individuals to be aligned with our core values, have passion and drive to the TFM mission.

• Excellent project management skills (Organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail)
• Ability to develop and grow long term partnerships with both public and private sector organisations to grow TFM’s impact
• Strong programme development and management skills, especially in visualising, designing, planning and hosting community-based events and initiatives.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Willing and able to readily adopt and utilise any TFM database or technological platform / application (i.e. Google Suites, Confluence, Salesforce, Zoom, project management softwares etc.)
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to manage multiple streams of work, and independently prioritise tasks
• Strong desire to learn new things and grow professionally
• Ability to be adaptable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and stakeholders
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnership with external stakeholders, teachers, students and volunteers
• Clear and confident communicator
• Strategic planning and execution by aligning the team on a vision of success, planning strategically and monitoring progress systematically
• Ability to strategically embed a sustainable team culture that values both development and performance against ambitious goals
• At least 6 years of working experience in the education field with experience designing and implementing student programs.
• At least 2 years of experience in leadership roles, managing teams across different portfolios and programme management
• Strong written and verbal skills and excellent proficiency in English and intermediate proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we apologise that we will not be able to respond to all applicants - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Teach For Malaysia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is mobilising a movement of leaders to end education inequity.

• We recruit and develop young Malaysians as teachers and leaders through a 2-year Fellowship programme.
• We train and support our Fellows who teach and collaborate with other teachers and leaders, to be part of the solution to the challenges faced by our communities.
• We work alongside our Alumni who continue to drive systemic impact in education at all levels of society - from the boardroom to the classroom.