Location: Hanoi/HCMC (with frequent travel between locations)
Industry: Education
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced CEO with a strong background in managing and scaling private universities. This is a newly created role, designed for a visionary leader who can build and grow a network of educational institutions. The CEO will focus on operations, system setup, management, and network expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the overall operations of two existing universities in Hanoi and Nha Trang, with plans to expand the network.
- Design, implement, and optimize operational systems, processes, and policies for effective management and growth of the university network.
- Develop and execute a strategy for network expansion, including the potential acquisition of additional institutions.
- Build a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategy to drive student growth across all institutions.
- Oversee the creation and development of efficient organizational structures, focusing on operational excellence.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the alignment of business goals with the educational mission.
- Manage a multi-location operation, with frequent travel between campuses and potential new acquisitions.
- Provide strategic leadership in the growth and development of non-academic operations, including marketing, admissions, finance, and administration.
Key Qualifications:
- Proven track record as a CEO or senior leader in the private university sector, with hands-on experience in university operations, management, and scaling.
- Strong expertise in operational management, organizational development, and building effective administrative systems.
- Experience in leading multi-campus institutions and network development, including managing enrollment and admissions strategies.
- Ability to think strategically while executing tactically, with a focus on operational efficiency and growth.
- Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or the expansion of educational institutions is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and manage high-performing teams.
- Willingness to travel frequently between locations.
- Open to both Vietnamese nationals and expatriates.
Desired Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to transform existing institutions into a competitive, modern educational system.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to view education as a business to drive both mission and profitability.
- Visionary leadership that can inspire teams, drive change, and create a culture of excellence.
