Offre d’emploi : Dean of School of Business
Dean of School of Business
Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) - For a Child’s Smile is a non-profit organization founded by Christian and Marie-France des Pallières, operating in Cambodia since 1995. Its mission is to help children escape from destitution and lead them to decent, skilled and well-paid jobs.
Recognized by the local authorities, PSE is working in respect of the country with the Cambodians and thus supports sustainable development.
Six main programs – adapted to the needs of the children – have been developed: food, health, protection, education & schooling, vocational training and help for families.
PSE helps more than 6,500 children and more than 6,000 graduates from PSE Vocational Training program graduates have already successfully integrated the job market with a real qualified position. PSE employs more than 650 people in Cambodia (Phnom Penh mainly) and 6 staff at the headquarters in France. 400 volunteers in different countries are actively working on making the organization known through fundraising donations and sponsorships.
In 2000, PSE received the French Human Rights Prize from the French Republic.
Lieu du poste : Phnom Penh Cambodia
Date de début : 01-08-2025
The Dean of the School of Business is responsible for strategic leadership, academic excellence, and operational efficiency in the training of students business administration sectors. The Dean will ensure high-quality vocational education, support faculty development, and establish strategic industry partnerships to enhance student employability and ensure alignment with market demands.
1. Academic Leadership and Strategy
● Develop and implement a forward-thinking strategy to position the PSE School of Business as a leading vocational training institution in Cambodia.
● Integrate latest industry trends and technology into the curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world of commercial and administrative works.
● Lead efforts to increase student enrollment while maintaining training quality and addressing drop-out prevention challenges.
● Drive continuous innovation in teaching methodologies, incorporating active learning, real-work projects, and collaboration with professionals (advisory board, professional conferences/workshops, events…)
2. Monitoring Quality of School Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Practice
● Lead curriculum development and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with industry trends, employer expectations, and PSE’s educational vision.
● Regularly lead to review and update training programs to ensure they remain practical, relevant, and responsive to market demands.
● Ensure the quality of teaching materials, student assessments, and learning outcomes.
● Monitor faculty teaching effectiveness through classroom observations, daily monitoring, and coaching.
● Support faculty in integrating innovative and active pedagogy teaching techniques.
● Initiate different extracurricular, projects, events to enhance students’ learning outcome for both technical competencies and life skills.
These may include:
● Student projects and competitions to encourage creativity and hands-on practice.
● Masterclasses, guest lectures, and workshops with external professionals to provide the knowledge of a real-work exposure.
● Industry immersion projects, business conferences or networking events to provide students with opportunities to engage with business professionals, alumni, and potential employers, fostering valuable industry connections.
3. School Financial and Administrative Management
● Develop and oversee the school budget, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.
● Propose financial plans aligned with long-term school development goals.
● Collaborate with PSE Project and Grant department to identify and secure additional funding or sponsoring partners to enhance school activities and infrastructure by producing all necessary reports and presentations.
● Monitor expenses and ensure cost-effective operations.
● Implement effective data management systems and tools for student progress tracking, staff performance, and school evaluations.
● Enhance ICT utilization for teaching, learning, and administration.
4. Human Resource Management and Development
● In collaboration with HR department, lead teacher recruitment, training, and performance management.
● Identify faculty skill gaps and propose professional development opportunities.
● Foster a collaborative, innovative, and motivated work environment.
● Ensure compliance with PSE’s HR policies and guidelines.
5. School Facility & Property Management
● Infrastructure, Asset & Material Management – partner with the central academic operations team to implement standardized maintenance, hygiene, safety, and compliance measures for school facilities, equipment, and learning materials.
● Logistics & Inventory Management – Coordinate with the central team to streamline procurement, distribution, and tracking of teaching materials and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal resource utilization.
● Academic Affairs Support – Collaborate on class and teacher scheduling, assessment and evaluation standards, and alignment with internal and external state academic processes to ensure consistency across schools.
● Student Affairs Coordination – Partner with the central team to implement policies and initiatives that support dropout prevention, disciplinary management, social-emotional well-being, and stronger community engagement and relation.
6. Communication and Industry Engagement
● Strengthen collaborations with the commercial industries, NGOs, and donors to enhance student practice and placement opportunities.
● Represent the PSE School of Business in meetings, conferences, and professional events.
● Establish strong partnerships with private and public industries, NGOs, and educational institutions.
● Engage with MoLVT, MoEYS and other relevant government bodies to align programs with national education and vocational training standards.
● Maintain transparent and effective communication with students, faculty, parents, alumni, and stakeholders.
● Regularly update school brochures, manuals, promotional materials and strategies.
● Coordinate marketing and outreach efforts to attract students and partners.
7. Perform other tasks as request by the superiors
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Education, or a related field.
- Master Degree is a plus
Experience
- 15 years professional experience, preferably 5-7 years in team management;
- managing any commercial sectors; or vocational training and education management
- Experience in managing training programs or curriculum development is an advantage
- Knowledge of pedagogical methods, particularly active learning and project-based teaching techniques.
- Proven experience to work effectively in a matrix organization through cross-functional collaboration, communication and coordination.
Skills
- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive program growth and innovation.
- Excellent planning, organizing, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Specific Technical Competencies
- Ability to lead change initiatives and adapt to evolving challenges
VSI contract for European Union Nationals, providing comprehensive coverage for healthcare, assistance/repatriation insurance, pension contribution, plane ticket one way and return, plus round plane ticket once a year to home country
www.pse.ngo for comprehensive information concerning PSE
Applications with cover letter and resume should be sent to recruitment@pse.ngo
Recruitment team contact: 093 617 555