Position Summary Aladi Aruna College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a dynamic and visionary academic leader to steer the strategic direction and operational management of its academic programs. The ideal candidate will drive academic excellence, foster a culture of inquiry and innovation, strengthen student outcomes, and cultivate meaningful partnerships across sectors. This role demands a strong blend of academic insight, administrative acumen, and a deep commitment to teaching, research, and community impact in the context of a liberal arts education. Key Responsibilities Strategic Vision and Academic Leadership Define and implement a forward-looking vision aligned with the college’s mission and broader institutional goals. Lead the formulation of short- and long-term strategies across academic programs, research endeavors, and student success initiatives. Academic Innovation and Curriculum Development Champion innovation in pedagogy, research, and learning methodologies. Oversee curriculum design, program reviews, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards. Encourage interdisciplinary approaches and uphold rigorous academic standards. Resource and Budget Stewardship Manage budgets with transparency and strategic foresight. Align resource allocation with academic priorities and explore opportunities for external funding and research support. Faculty and Staff Development Attract, retain, and mentor exceptional faculty and academic staff. Build a collegial environment that supports professional development, collaboration, and scholarly excellence. Student Engagement and Success Design and implement initiatives that improve student engagement, retention, and graduation rates. Strengthen academic advising, mentoring, and career preparedness programs. External Engagement and Institutional Growth Forge partnerships with academic institutions, industries, community organizations, and alumni. Elevate the college’s visibility and reputation through conferences, collaborations, and strategic outreach. Required Qualifications PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum 10–15 years of progressive academic experience, including leadership roles. Proven success in program development, research facilitation, student advancement, and faculty mentorship. Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, accreditation processes, and academic policy governance. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹30,087.02 - ₹50,000.00 per month Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Doctorate (Required) Experience: Administrative: 7 years (Required) Language: English Fluently (Required) Location: Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu (Required) Work Location: In person
As the academic leader at Aladi Aruna College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, your primary responsibility will be to shape the strategic direction and operational management of the academic programs. Your role demands a unique combination of academic insight, administrative proficiency, and a strong dedication to teaching, research, and community impact within the context of a liberal arts education. Your strategic vision and academic leadership will play a crucial role in defining and implementing a forward-looking vision that aligns with the college's mission and broader institutional goals. You will be responsible for leading the formulation of both short- and long-term strategies across academic programs, research endeavors, and student success initiatives. Championing academic innovation and curriculum development will be a key focus of your role. You will be expected to drive innovation in pedagogy, research, and learning methodologies while overseeing curriculum design, program reviews, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. Encouraging interdisciplinary approaches and maintaining rigorous academic standards will also be essential. Effective resource and budget stewardship will be paramount in your position. Managing budgets transparently and strategically, aligning resource allocation with academic priorities, and exploring opportunities for external funding and research support are critical aspects of the role. In terms of faculty and staff development, you will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and mentoring exceptional faculty and academic staff. Building a collegial environment that fosters professional development, collaboration, and scholarly excellence will be essential to the success of the academic programs. Your focus on student engagement and success will involve designing and implementing initiatives to improve student engagement, retention, and graduation rates. Strengthening academic advising, mentoring, and career preparedness programs will also be key aspects of your role. External engagement and institutional growth will require you to forge partnerships with academic institutions, industries, community organizations, and alumni. Elevating the college's visibility and reputation through conferences, collaborations, and strategic outreach will be crucial in enhancing the institution's standing. To qualify for this position, you must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline, along with a minimum of 10-15 years of progressive academic experience, including leadership roles. Your proven success in program development, research facilitation, student advancement, and faculty mentorship, as well as your expertise in budgeting, accreditation processes, and academic policy governance, will be essential. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are also required. This is a full-time position with a schedule from Monday to Friday and weekend availability. Performance bonuses are offered, and candidates must be able to commute or relocate to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. A Doctorate degree is required, along with at least 7 years of administrative experience. Fluency in English is also a requirement, and the work location will be in person at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu.,