Director – Engineering College

Job Title : Director – Engineering College

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About The Role

Director of an Engineering College

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the academic vision and excellence of all B.Tech programs across disciplines.
• Implement curriculum in line with AICTE, UGC, and university guidelines.
• Encourage innovation in teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies.
• Promote interdisciplinary research, projects, and academic collaboration.
  

• Lead academic and administrative operations of the college.
• Supervise Heads of Departments, Deans, and administrative staff.
• Oversee implementation of institutional policies and governance.
• Ensure timely conduct of examinations and academic deliverables.
  

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty members across departments.
• Champion continuous professional development and capacity-building initiatives.
• Conduct faculty appraisals and enforce teaching load norms.
  

• Foster a student-first environment focused on academic performance, placements, and personal development.
• Strengthen mentoring systems, address student grievances, and support extracurricular activities.
• Promote startup culture, student-led innovation, and technical events.
  

• Ensure institutional compliance with AICTE, UGC, university norms, NBA, and NAAC.
• Lead efforts to maintain accreditations and improve national rankings.
  

• Build and nurture partnerships with industries for internships, placements, and joint R&D.
• Facilitate academic tie-ups and knowledge-sharing with research organizations.
  

• Design and implement strategic plans aligned with the institution’s mission and vision.
• Drive digital transformation, quality enhancement, and infrastructure upgrades.
  

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology (mandatory).
• B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech with First Class.
• At least 15 years of academic/industry/research experience, with 5 years in leadership roles (e.g., HOD, Dean, Principal).
• Must meet the AICTE and university eligibility norms for the Director’s post.
  

Desired Skills

• Strong academic and research credentials.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accreditation, regulatory compliance, and institutional rankings.
• Tech-savvy: familiar with ERP systems, LMS, and data-driven academic operations.