Deputy Registrar ( Administration )

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Job Summary

The Deputy Registrar Administration will partner closely with the Registrar and senior leadership to manage and enhance all core administrative functions of the university. This role demands strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight across departments such as admissions, examinations, finance, HR, and campus services.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy & Compliance:

• Develop, review, and implement administrative policies in line with UGC/AICTE/NAAC regulations.
• Ensure statutory compliance across all administrative units and prepare documentation for audits and accreditations.

• Operational Leadership:

• Oversee daily administrative operations—registrar’s office, admissions, examinations, records, student services, and campus support teams.
• Streamline workflows and introduce process improvements to boost efficiency and transparency.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as liaison between university leadership, faculty committees, governing bodies, and external agencies.
• Organize high-level meetings, convocation events, and governance forums.

• Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records; generate periodic reports for the Board of Management and regulators.
• Lead implementation of ERP systems or data-management platforms.

• Budget Oversight:

• Collaborate with Finance to draft administrative budgets, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource utilization.

• Team Leadership:

• Mentor and manage administrative staff, setting performance goals, conducting appraisals, and fostering professional development.

• Project Management:

• Drive cross-departmental initiatives (new program launches, campus expansions, digital transformations) from conception through execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Arts/Science/Management or related field; a degree in Law or Business Administration is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive administrative experience in a university or large educational institution.
• Proven expertise in policy formulation, regulatory compliance, and governance processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CMS platforms.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to service excellence..