Dean - School of Management

Director - School of Management

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic, academically accomplished, and visionary leader to serve as Director School of Management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction, academic leadership, and operational oversight for all programs under the School of Management, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral offerings.

This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a demonstrated track record in academic administration, subject-matter expertise, and commitment to quality education and research. The candidate must possess an understanding of emerging trends in management education including digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and interdisciplinary learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and administrative leadership across BBA (Hons), MBA, Executive MBA, and Ph.D. programs.
• Drive curriculum design, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with industry and global trends.
• Build and nurture a strong faculty team with emphasis on research output, teaching excellence, and industry collaboration.
• Establish partnerships with industry, academia, and global institutions for internships, placements, research, and joint programs.
• Lead accreditation and quality assurance processes (NAAC, NBA, etc.).
• Promote a culture of academic integrity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among faculty and students.
• Contribute to institutional strategy and participate in university-wide leadership forums.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Ph.D. in Management or Allied Fields from a reputed institution is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of academic experience in a recognized university/college with at least 5 years in an academic leadership role (such as Dean/HoD/Director).
• Proven expertise in two or more domains such as: Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management
• Strong research portfolio with published work in peer-reviewed journals; Ph.D. guidance experience preferred.
• Experience in handling NAAC/NBA/UGC/AICTE requirements and academic audits.
• Track record of initiating and managing interdisciplinary programs, industry linkages, and international collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability in faculty development, student mentoring, and fostering innovation.

Desirable Traits:

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Strong industry-academia interface, with a passion for real-world impact through management education.
• Commitment to outcome-based education, experiential learning, and use of technology in teaching.