Director

Position Summary:

The Director will serve as the academic and administrative head of the International School of Management, responsible for providing strategic direction, academic leadership, and operational oversight. The Director will foster a culture of excellence in teaching, research, industry collaboration, and student development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Institution, aligned with its goals.

• Identify growth opportunities in academic programs, national/international partnerships, research and collaborations.

• Lead initiatives for global outreach, institutional branding, and innovation.

2. Academic Administration

• Oversee curriculum development, program delivery, and academic quality assurance.

• Implement modern pedagogical practices and ensure teaching excellence.

• Establish benchmarks for student performance, retention, and graduation rates.

3. Faculty Management

• Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty through mentoring and training.

• Encourage faculty research, case development, consultancy, and publications.

• Ensure fair and transparent performance evaluation and promotion processes.

4. Student Engagement & Development

• Ensure a nurturing and inclusive environment for student learning and leadership.

• Supervise academic advising, mentoring, and career placement initiatives.

• Promote co-curricular and industry-relevant activities for holistic development.

5. Industry Collaboration

• Forge partnerships with corporates for internships, placements, guest lectures, and executive education.

• Encourage industry-sponsored research and projects.

6. Research & Innovation

• Build a strong research culture and support interdisciplinary research centres.

• Facilitate national and international research collaborations.

• Drive innovation and entrepreneurship through incubation and start-up support.

7. Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure adherence to academic and administrative norms of UGC, AICTE, NAAC,NIRF, NBA, and other regulatory bodies.

• Lead efforts for national and international accreditations (e.g., AACSB, EQUIS).

8. Financial and Resource Management

• Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and optimal use of financial and infrastructure resources.

• Support fundraising, grants, and endowment development provided by UGC,AICTE and other government and private sectors.

9. Governance & Reporting

• Lead and contribute to key institutional committees and policy-making bodies.

• Prepare and submit academic and administrative reports to regulatory and governing bodies.

Essential Qualifications:

• Academic:

o Ph.D. in Management or a related field from a recognized university.

o First-class Master's degree in Management (MBA or equivalent).

• Experience:

o Minimum 15 years of academic experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position (e.g., Dean, Director, Pricipal, Associate Director).

o Demonstrated success in academic leadership, research, and institutional development.

• Research:

o Proven research record with publications in peer-reviewed journals.

o Experience in guiding doctoral students and managing funded research projects.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with accreditation frameworks (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AACSB, EQUIS).

• Experience in industry engagement, consultancy, or corporate training.

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Exposure to international education standards and collaborations.

• Proficiency in managing diverse academic teams and digital transformation.

Mail Id - hr@ismpatna.ac.in 

Contact No. - 9264292367