Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and highly capable Senior Administrative Officer to lead the academic administration, institutional governance, regulatory compliance, human resources, and overall administrative operations. The Senior Administrative Officer will serve as a key administrative authority and work closely with the Principal, Vice Principal, Deans, Heads of Departments, and senior management to ensure effective implementation of Institution policies and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead academic and administrative governance of the Institution.
- Implement decisions of statutory bodies through the Principal/Vice-Principal.
- Oversee academic administration, student records, affiliations, and documentation.
- Ensure UGC, AICTE, Government, and statutory compliance.
- Supervise HR, recruitment, establishment, and staff administration.
- Manage official notifications, communications, and correspondence.
- Coordinate statutory meetings, minutes, and resolution implementation.
- Monitor administrative sections and institutional support services.
- Oversee ERP, institutional records, reporting, and data management.
- Coordinate with Government, regulatory bodies, universities, and external stakeholders.
- Review institutional reports and compliance submissions.




- Support strategic planning and institutional development.
- Promote transparency, accountability, efficiency, and positive governance.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Master’s Degree with a strong academic/administrative background
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in higher education administration, with substantial experience in a senior administrative position
- Experience in University / Autonomous Institution administration preferred
- Experience in statutory, regulatory, accreditation, HR, and institutional governance matters preferred
- Excellent drafting, documentation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in ERP, MS Office, digital governance, and institutional reporting systems

Preferred Exposure:

- UGC/AICTE and statutory compliance
- NAAC / NBA / NIRF / accreditation and other ranking processes
- Academic Council / Board of Management / statutory committee proceedings
- University regulations, ordinances, policies, and institutional documentation
- Institutional strategic planning and quality assurance

Reporting:

Reports to: Principal / Vice-Principal

Salary: As per qualification, experience, University norms, and applicable regulations

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Administrative Officer (India)
🏢 Srusti Academy of Management and Technology
📍 India