JOB PURPOSE:

The Manager – Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring end‑to‑end compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and accreditation requirements applicable to a Maharashtra State Private University.

This includes liaison with bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) , All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , Department of Higher and Technical Education,

Government of Maharashtra , and various national and international ranking and accreditation agencies .

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in managing regulatory functions in a university setting—preferably within Maharashtra—and possesses strong communication, legal understanding, and stakeholder management skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

- Ensure full compliance with all regulations, notifications, and guidelines issued by:
- UGC , AICTE , MoE , Dept of Higher and Technical Education , Govt. of Maharashtra , and similar authorities.
- Prepare, review, and file mandatory reports, proposals, affidavits, returns, and submissions as required.
- Monitor regulatory updates and proactively assess implications for the university’s operations and academic offerings.
- Maintain and update statutory documents, approvals, affiliation records, and institutional compliance calendars.

Liaison & Coordination





- Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory bodies, accreditation agencies, and government departments.
- Coordinate inspections, audits, visits, approvals, and correspondence with external authorities.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders (academics, administration, legal, finance, admissions) to ensure coordinated compliance.

Accreditation & Ranking

- Lead the process for national/international accreditation frameworks (e.g., NAAC, NBA , or others as applicable).
- Coordinate data collection, documentation, and submission for ranking platforms (e.g., NIRF , international rankings).
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely submission of data.

Policy Development & Documentation

- Help in Drafting, reviewing, and updating policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for audits, statutory reviews, and university councils/boards.

Risk Management

- Identify compliance gaps and develop corrective action plans.
- Provide guidance to leadership on regulatory risks and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

- Master’s degree in any discipline.
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within a university or higher education institution.
- Solid understanding of UGC, AICTE, and state government compliance frameworks—particularly in Maharashtra .

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