CEO / Protem Vice Chancellor (VC)

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Role Overview:

The CEO / Protem-VC will be the founding academic and administrative head of SKFU, responsible for establishing the universitys strategic vision, academic excellence, brand identity, and operational infrastructure. This role demands entrepreneurial leadership to shape an institution that merges Indias rich artisan legacy with global education, innovation, and design thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vision & Strategy:

• - Develop and articulate the institutional vision, mission, and long-term roadmap.
• - Position SKFU as a globally recognized centre of excellence in fashion, design, skill development, and applied research.
• - Translate NEP 2020 principles into the university structure and offerings.

2. Academic Leadership:

• - Design industry-aligned academic programs in collaboration with global and national experts.
• - Build partnerships with international universities (e.g., FIT New York, UK, France, Italy, German dual training models).
• - Recruit and nurture a world-class founding faculty and academic council.

3. Operations & Infrastructure:

• - Oversee campus development, labs, studios, and incubation hubs in alignment with the SKFU Canvas vision.
• - Develop SOPs and quality assurance frameworks for academic and administrative functions.

4. Partnerships & Outreach:

• - Forge strategic partnerships with industry, government, global fashion institutions, artisan communities, and skill development agencies.
• - Represent SKFU on national and global forums to secure funding, visibility, and recognition.

5. Governance & Compliance:

• - Ensure regulatory alignment with UGC, AICTE, and relevant state agencies for university operations.
• - Prepare for full-time VC transition by complying with eligibility norms and leading statutory setup.

6. Sustainability & Impact:

• - Drive financial sustainability, student enrolment, and donor engagement.
• - Promote artisanal empowerment, entrepreneurship, and gender equity through inclusive models.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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Desirable Attributes:

• - Familiarity with vocational education models, NEP 2020 reforms, or dual training systems (e.g., Germany)
• - Exposure to creative industries, fashion-tech, artisan clusters, or incubation ecosystems
• - Strong communication skills and international exposure

nitial Deliverables (First 12 Months):

• - Strategic plan and detailed academic roadmap
• - Launch of first 7 - 10 programs (certificate/diploma)
• - Setting up governance committees and initial regulatory filings
• - Recruitment of key academic and administrative staff
• - Partnerships with at least 35 national/international institutions