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 valuable governance.

Eligibility Criteria:
Master’s Degree with a robust 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 Bhubaneswar (India)
🏢 Srusti Academy of Management and Technology
📍 India