Chief Executive Officer (CEO) For a leading school in Bangalore

Job Title:

Position Overview:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans in alignment with the schools vision and mission.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and holistic student development.
• Liaise with the Board to report progress, challenges, and recommendations.

2. Admissions Management

• Oversee and strengthen the end-to-end admissions process to meet annual enrolment goals.
• Design and execute outreach strategies to attract prospective students.
• Build relationships with parents and ensure a transparent, responsive admission experience.

3. Marketing & Branding

• Develop and lead the schools marketing strategy (offline).
• Ensure consistent branding and communication aligned with the schools ethos.
• Represent the school at events, educational conferences, and in public forums.

4. Administrative Oversight

• Manage day-to-day administrative functions including HR, finance, operations, and compliance.
• Supervise support departments such as transport, infrastructure, canteen, and security.
• Ensure timely approvals, audits, and government/board affiliations are up to date.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for various school services and infrastructure needs.
• Ensure contracts, service level agreements, and performance standards are monitored and adhered to.
• Maintain cost efficiency while ensuring high-quality service delivery across departments.

6. Team Leadership & Culture Building

• Lead, mentor, and motivate academic and non-academic staff.
• Promote a collaborative work environment built on trust, respect, and high standards.
• Set measurable performance goals for departments and regularly review progress.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community partners.
• Address and resolve grievances promptly and effectively.
• Ensure consistent communication and updates across all stakeholder groups.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in school management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading admissions, marketing, and operational success.
• Master’s degree in Education/Business Administration/Management or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of school regulatory frameworks, CBSE curriculum.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Tech-savvy with exposure to modern EdTech platforms.

Preferred Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for education.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexible to extended working hours

Compensation:

Competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes performance-based incentives.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should email their resume and a cover letter outlining their vision for the school to careers@vishwavidyapeeth.edu.in