CEO

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Leadership & Strategic Management

• Provide overall executive leadership and take full responsibility for the College's strategic direction, business operations and institutional development.
• Formulate and implement long-term corporate strategies, annual business plans, revenue targets and performance indicators.
• Lead organisational development, business expansion and sustainable revenue growth.
• Report business performance, strategic initiatives and institutional development progress to the Board of Directors.

2. International Education Partnerships & Business Expansion

• Lead the establishment and development of strategic partnerships with public higher vocational colleges, high schools and international schools in China.
• Develop and manage institutional collaborations with universities and educational organisations in the UK, Thailand, the Netherlands and other international markets.
• Lead negotiations and implementation of MOUs, joint education programmes, credit recognition arrangements, curriculum development and academic progression pathways.
• Identify new international business opportunities and establish sustainable cross-border education partnerships.

3. Institutional Operations & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the College's overall operations, campus development, site selection, tenancy negotiations, renovation planning and facilities management.
• Ensure institutional compliance with Singapore's EduTrust framework and relevant regulatory requirements governing private education institutions.
• Oversee compliance matters relating to Student's Pass, Employment Pass and S Pass applications and renewals.
• Maintain institutional accreditation, regulatory standing and operational standards.

4. Global Marketing & Student Recruitment

• Lead the College's global marketing strategy, brand positioning and international student recruitment initiatives.
• Establish, expand and manage international education agent networks and overseas recruitment channels.
• Develop standardised agency agreements, recruitment procedures, authorisation frameworks and risk management controls.
• Drive student recruitment growth through overseas school presentations, study tours, institutional visits and strategic marketing campaigns.
• Develop student accommodation resources and international student engagement initiatives.

5. Academic & Organisational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of the Academic, Student Services, and Marketing & Recruitment departments.
• Appoint, lead and supervise departmental heads, establish clear reporting structures and ensure effective organisational performance.
• Oversee academic programme delivery, curriculum development, admissions, student support services and OJT coordination.
• Maintain high standards of teaching quality, student experience and institutional service delivery.

6. International Academic Progression & Programme Development

• Develop international academic progression pathways from Diploma and Higher Diploma programmes to bachelor's and master's degree programmes.
• Establish articulation, top-up degree and credit transfer arrangements with overseas universities.
• Lead the development of exclusive education programmes for institutional partners in China.
• Oversee international student admission, visa application coordination, pre-departure orientation and post-arrival support.

7. Financial, Commercial & Corporate Governance

• Take overall responsibility for institutional financial planning, budgeting, revenue management and cost control.
• Oversee commercial negotiations, contractual arrangements and employment risk management.
• Ensure effective corporate governance, internal controls and operational risk management.
• Liaise with legal advisers, auditors, landlords and professional service providers on corporate, commercial, tenancy and employment matters.

8. International Representation & Stakeholder Management

• Represent the College in high-level business negotiations, institutional meetings and international education conferences.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with overseas universities, educational institutions, government-related stakeholders and recruitment partners.
• Undertake frequent international business travel, particularly to China and other partner regions, to lead partnership negotiations, conduct institutional presentations and oversee joint education initiatives.
• Perform other strategic and executive responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Education Management, International Business or a related discipline. A Master's degree or MBA will be an advantage.
• Extensive senior management experience in education management, business administration, international business development or private education institution operations.
• Proven track record in leading organisational operations, business expansion, revenue development and strategic partnerships.
• Strong experience in international education collaboration, particularly with educational institutions in China and overseas universities.
• Good understanding of Singapore's private education sector, EduTrust requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary teams, financial resources and organisational performance.
• Excellent strategic planning, commercial negotiation, business development and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese, with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent overseas business travel, particularly to China and other international markets.