Managing Director

1 week ago

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Liberal Arts School Full time $14,000 - $50,000 per year

Job Title
: Managing Director – Full IB International School

Reports To
: Head of School

Location
: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About the School
:

Our client is a leading full IB International School in Ho Chi Minh City, established in 2006, with a 7-hectare campus and world-class facilities. The school offers exceptional education through internationally trained teachers, catering to families seeking premium academic experiences.

Position Overview
:

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable
Managing Director
to oversee all non-academic functions of the School. This role ensures the effective management of Administration, Facilities, IT, Human Resources, Healthcare, Finance, Security, and Support Services, enabling a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment that aligns with IB philosophy and international accreditation standards (IB, CIS, WASC). The ideal candidate will be a strategic operator with strong leadership, outstanding organizational capability, data-driven, and a deep understanding of international school operations.

Key Responsibilities
:

  • Oversee daily operations across Administration, Facilities, IT, HR, Clinic/Healthcare, Finance, Security, Transportation, and other support services.
  • Ensure operational systems, policies, and procedures are effectively implemented, updated, and compliant with IB, CIS, WASC, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Lead campus facilities management, including maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, vendor supervision, and preventive maintenance planning.
  • Oversee IT infrastructure, digital security, LMS systems, and technology support for teaching, learning, and administration.
  • Supervise HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, HR compliance, expatriate support, and employee relations.
  • Oversee the School Clinic to ensure high standards of health, safety, first aid, and medical compliance.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Department on budgeting, cost control, procurement, and financial reporting.
  • Strengthen campus safety through security oversight, emergency procedures, safeguarding protocols, and risk management.
  • Lead cross-department coordination to support school-wide initiatives and daily operational needs.
  • Prepare and maintain operational reports, documentation, compliance files, and accreditation-related requirements.
  • Serve as the primary operational liaison to the Head of School, providing strategic recommendations, updates, and performance insights.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of senior operations management experience, preferably in an international or IB school environment.
  • Strong leadership experience managing multi-functional teams (HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, Admin).
  • Strong English proficiency with effective communication and interpersonal skills suited to a collaborative senior leadership environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale operations and complex stakeholder relationships.
  • Solid understanding of health & safety standards, compliance requirements, and accreditation expectations in international schools.
  • Proficiency in operational systems, data-driven decision-making, and project management.

Key Competencies:

  • Smart & Strategic Thinking
  • Efficiency & Cost Optimization Mindset
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • Data-Driven Approach
  • Executive-Level Communication & Coordination

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV via LinkedIn directly.

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