About Chanakya Defence College

Chanakya Defence College is a residential defence education institution located in Dehradun. The college provides academic education, defence-examination preparation, SSB-oriented training, personality development and residential student support.

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Admin Heads / Academic Heads to take responsibility for the overall coordination and smooth functioning of academic and administrative operations on campus.

The position requires solid leadership, planning, coordination and people-management skills. The candidate will work closely with senior management, faculty, administrative staff, students and parents.

Key Responsibilities Academic Management

- Plan and supervise overall academic operations.
- Monitor academic calendars, timetables and syllabus completion.
- Supervise Academic Coordinators and faculty members.
- Ensure effective implementation of academic policies and procedures.
- Monitor teaching quality and classroom activities.
- Review student academic performance and progress.
- Coordinate periodic tests, examinations and assessments.
- Review faculty lesson plans and academic reports.
- Identify academic gaps and coordinate corrective measures.
- Ensure appropriate academic support for students.
- Conduct regular meetings with faculty and academic teams.
- Prepare academic performance reports for management.

Administration Management

- Supervise day-to-day administrative operations.
- Coordinate between academic, hostel, accounts, admissions, HR and support departments.
- Monitor staff attendance, discipline and work allocation.
- Ensure smooth functioning of campus facilities and services.
- Maintain administrative records and documentation.




- Handle operational issues and coordinate their resolution.
- Monitor implementation of institutional rules, policies and procedures.
- Coordinate parent and student concerns with relevant departments.
- Support recruitment, induction and performance monitoring of staff.
- Ensure effective communication between management and operational teams.

Student & Campus Management

- Monitor overall student discipline and welfare in coordination with wardens and relevant staff.
- Ensure academic and administrative activities are conducted according to institutional schedules.
- Coordinate campus events, seminars, orientations and special programmes.
- Support the management in maintaining a professional and disciplined residential campus environment.

Reporting & Leadership

- Prepare regular operational and academic reports.
- Conduct staff coordination meetings.
- Establish departmental targets and follow up on their implementation.
- Monitor departmental performance.
- Escalate important operational and academic matters to senior management.
- Implement management decisions effectively across relevant departments.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Management, Administration or a relevant discipline.
- MBA, M.Ed., M.A. or equivalent qualification will be an advantage.
- Strong administrative and academic-management capabilities.




- Good knowledge of MS Office/Excel and administrative documentation.

Preferred Experience

4–8 years of relevant experience in:

- School administration
- Academic management
- Coaching institutes
- Residential schools/colleges
- Educational institutions
- Academic operations
- Institutional administration

Candidates with experience handling teams and multiple departments will be preferred.

Required Skills

- Leadership and team management
- Academic administration
- Staff management
- Planning and execution
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Parent and student communication
- Reporting and documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Operational management
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a disciplined residential-campus environment

Salary

₹30,000 – ₹50,000 per month, depending on experience, qualifications and suitability.

Location

Chanakya Defence College
Kalagaon, Sahastradhara Road,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001

Working Environment

This is a full-time, on-campus leadership position in a residential educational institution. The candidate should be prepared to coordinate closely with academic, administrative, residential and support teams.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and further selection process.

Keywords: Admin Head, Academic Head, Academic Manager, School Administrator, Education Manager, Academic Coordinator, Administration Manager, Head of Academics, Education Administration, Institutional Management.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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