Position Overview:

The Vice Chancellor is the principal academic and executive head of the university and is responsible for strategic leadership, academic excellence, and efficient administration in accordance with the respective state Private Universities Act, UGC guidelines, and other statutory requirements.

The role involves steering a diverse multidisciplinary ecosystem - including sciences, engineering, management, arts, humanities, law, health sciences, and emerging fields- toward national and global standards of excellence.

PLEASE NOTE:

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE OF ESTABLISHING A UNIVERSITY FROM GROUND-UP.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic & Strategic Leadership

- Provide vision and direction to academic programs across all disciplines offered by the university.
- Ensure compliance with the State Higher Education Council, UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, NMC (as relevant), and NAAC/NBA accreditation requirements.
- Promote interdisciplinary teaching, research, and innovation in line with NEP 2020. Implement academic policies, outcome-based curricula, digital learning, and global best practices.

2. Governance & Administrative Oversight

- Lead academic and administrative councils including the Academic Council, Board of Studies, and Executive Council, as per university statutes.
- Ensure robust, transparent, and accountable governance structures.
- Oversee admissions, examinations, faculty recruitment, student services, and campus operations across multiple schools and departments.
- Maintain compliance with the State Private Universities Regulatory Commission, where applicable.

3.



Research, Innovation & Industry Collaboration

- Build a solid research culture with emphasis on multidisciplinary collaborations, funded research, patents, and start-up incubation.
- Facilitate partnerships with industries, government agencies, and international institutions. Strengthen Centers of Excellence and promote societal impact projects tailored to State's development priorities.

4. Financial & Resource Management

- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and allocation of resources to support academic and infrastructural growth.
- Drive fundraising, industry-sponsored programs, government grants, CSR collaborations, and alumni engagement.
- Ensure sustainable financial operations and efficient use of university assets.

5. Student Experience & Well-Being

- Foster an inclusive, safe, and student-centric campus environment.
- Strengthen academic advising, mentoring, career services, placements, and holistic development initiatives.
- Promote sports, arts, clubs, and community engagement in line with the university's multidisciplinary ethos.

6. External Relations & Representation

- Represent the university before state authorities, UGC bodies, accreditation agencies,



and national/international academic forums.
- Enhance the university's visibility through effective communication, public relations, and thought leadership.
- Build strong community relationships within State through outreach, extension activities, and regional development initiatives.

Qualifications & Eligibility (as per UGC and State norms)

Minimum Requirements

- PhD degree in a relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Professor in a university system or equivalent research institution.
- Proven academic leadership and administrative experience.
- Strong publication record, research contributions, or innovation achievements.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in managing multidisciplinary institutions or universities with diverse faculties.
- Familiarity with State's higher education ecosystem, regulatory environment, and developmental priorities.
- Experience with NAAC/NBA accreditation, NIRF ranking processes, and NEP 2020 implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to build industry collaborations, funded research, and global partnerships.

Skills & Competencies

- Visionary leadership with the ability to manage complex, diverse academic environments.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- High integrity, ethical governance, fairness, and student-first mindset.
- Strategic planning, organizational management, and crisis-handling ability.
- Commitment to innovation, research, faculty development, and academic excellence.

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