About Company A leading multidisciplinary university with over 44 years of academic legacy, offering 150+ future-ready programmes across 14 specialised schools to 25,000+ students. Known for strong industry connections, global collaborations with 40+ international universities, and a research-driven, values-based approach to holistic education and leadership development.
Key Skills &
Competencies (ATS-Optimized)
Academic &
- Leadership Skills:
- Academic leadership & program management
- Curriculum development & review
- Timetable & examination coordination
- Teaching & pedagogical oversight (lectures, practicals, tutorials)
- Quality assurance &
- NAAC/NIRF alignment
- IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) coordination
- Student mentorship & academic support
- Research supervision & guided projects
- Industry-academia collaboration & employability initiatives
- Strategic planning & institutional governance
Professional Competencies
- Leadership & team management
- Strategic decision-making & problem-solving
- Stakeholder engagement (faculty, students, administration)
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) & conflict resolution
- Event coordination (workshops, training, orientation)
- Academic administration & policy implementation
Technical &
- Domain Expertise
- Higher education management
- Accreditation frameworks (NAAC, NIRF, NBA)
- Curriculum mapping & outcomes-based education (OBE)
- Research methodology & publication ethics
- Digital learning tools &
- LMS platforms
Roles And Responsibilities
- Academic Leadership &
- Program Management:
- Serve as academic head, overseeing academic/administrative functions of the Unit/Department.
- Develop & execute Academic Plans, including sessional planning, timetable management, and examination coordination.
- Supervise teaching activities (lectures, practicals, tutorials) per workload & academic calendar.
- Ensure quality,
relevance & currency of academic offerings through periodic reviews & continuous improvement.
- Maintain curriculum integrity with timely, effective course delivery.
- Student Development &
- Academic Support:
- Promote student engagement via academic & skill-based use of university facilities.
- Organize training programs, workshops & skill development initiatives to boost employability.
- Mentor students, support student bodies, and facilitate communication with students & parents.
- Ensure inclusive, equitable examination processes upholding academic integrity.
- Quality Assurance &
- Institutional Contribution:
- Lead IQAC activities to support NAAC accreditation & institutional excellence.
- Foster research culture by guiding students in real-time projects & collaborative research.
- Align academic programs with industry needs for career readiness, entrepreneurship, or higher studies.
- Support admissions, counseling, orientation, and resolution of academic/non-academic student concerns.
- Leadership &
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with senior leadership, faculty & admin teams to align goals with institutional vision.
- Resolve academic/operational issues promptly and equitably.
Person Specification Desired Qualifications &
- Experience
- Ph.D. from a Top-50 nationally ranked institution (NIRF) or top-ranked global institution (QS/other recognized rankings).
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience, preferably at Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor level.
- Demonstrated academic & research reputation at national level.
- Proven administrative experience in academic leadership or departmental management.
Core Competencies
- Solid leadership, strategic planning & decision-making abilities.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ), interpersonal & negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse academic, cultural & administrative stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving & team-building skills.
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