Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Faculty of Business & Law (FBL) is led by an Executive Dean. He or she will ensure that the University defines and develops its unique approach to holistic education and transformative learning have in place the infrastructure and professional support necessary to enable it to achieve its academic objectives for the Faculty.

The Executive Dean will provide inspirational leadership in the Faculty and help schools in the Faculty to realise its unique educational model on the practice level, and to promote the educational model more widely within Malaysia and globally.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Dean will need to be fully aware of all facets of University policy and activity and will participate with other members of the University to:

• Meet and improve key performance indicators for the Faculty and the University
• Develop appropriate plans, policies and strategies for the Faculty and the University
• Ensure strong academic and financial performance by the Faculty
• Develop a culture within the Faculty based on the Taylor's Core Values, and one that is outcome and outward-focused to meet the needs of the highly competitive global market place
• Implement the key University strategies outlined in the 2017 - 2022 University Strategic Plan

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide academic leadership and domain expertise across the wide span of disciplines in the Faculty to enhance teaching and research outcomes
• Achieve the financial performance goals of the Faculty by effectively managing the Faculty's budget and alignment to performance indicators while adhering to the governance, policies and standards set by the University and external accreditation bodies
• Enhance the research profile of the Faculty by improving the quality and quantity of research output and making a significant contribution to the University's submission for the national SETARA, MyRA & international ranking exercise
• Lead innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery, working in partnership with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Heads of School to undertake annual reviews of the Faculty's academic programs

UNIVERSITY:

• Enhance the University's performance and reputation by participating as a member of the university leadership team to lead the strategic direction of the University
• Provide advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor to ensure a competitive, effectively resourced, academically excellent and service-oriented University
• Contribute to University planning, policy and strategy development and implementation to enable the University to achieve its objectives

EXTERNAL:

• Lead the effort, in collaboration with Heads of School, to work with the Business Development, Recruitment and Marketing Departments and ensure effective and efficient student enrolment strategies for the Faculty are implemented
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with employers, industry, government, professional and community organizations and the Faculty's alumni in Malaysia and internationally to ensure the interests of the Faculty are being effectively promoted
• Continue to build on the Faculty's extensive links with the business community to enhance lifelong learning experiences and develop research

JOB SPECIFICATION

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• A doctoral qualification with a reputable track record in research and higher education within the relevant field

EXPERIENCE RELATED

• Strong credibility as an academic leader
• Academic standing as a Professor in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty is desired
• Significant and successful track record of strategic leadership and management at a senior level within a large and complex
• Significant domain knowledge and skills in the areas of education, research and professional practice related to the faculty to enable strategic change
• Proven experience in building research partnerships, including with industry, government, and the community, and in improving the research performance of a higher education institution
• Successful management of change to maximize performance
• An understanding of contemporary higher education issues and the implications of these for the management of universities
• Proven capacity to work across organizational boundaries, including with government, community, and international partners, to achieve agreed corporate outcomes

KEY COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Highly regarded interpersonal, communication and people management skills with a proven track record in successfully managing academic and professional staff
• Ability to foster collaborative working internally and externally
• Proven ability to contribute to forward development and strategy
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff and teams
• Ability to manage complex change and engage staff through this process

B BEHAVIOURAL

• Passionate and committed to inspire and motivate colleagues to deliver excellence in education, research and professional practice
• Driven and has the persona to be a credible advocate for the Faculty, by providing strong facilitative academic and managerial leadership
• Ability to act as an effective ambassador for the Faculty and the University with national and international businesses, universities and other organizations
• Credible to work as a member of the University Leadership Team
• Firm commitment to achieving the University's vision and implementing its Strategic Plan
• Adaptable and able to manage conflicting requirements whilst focusing on key priorities