Executive Director

Role & responsibilities

Position Overview :

Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the universitys long-term vision, mission, and strategic plan.
• Drive innovation in academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement.
• Lead institutional development initiatives including accreditations, collaborations, and rankings.

B. Academic Oversight

• Supervise all academic Departments, College, Schools, and faculties.
• Promote curriculum development, research excellence, faculty development, and student success.
• Ensure compliance with standards set by UGC, NAAC, AICTE, and other regulatory bodies.

C. Administrative Management

• Oversee all university operations including HR, finance, IT, infrastructure, and student services.
• Ensure timely implementation of policies, administrative decisions, and operational procedures.
• Lead digital transformation, ERP implementation, and automation in administration.

D. Financial and Resource Planning

• Prepare and manage the university budget in coordination with CFO/Finance Department.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources and financial transparency.
• Drive fundraising, endowments, CSR partnerships, and research grants.

E. Governance and Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as a key liaison with UGC, MHRD, state government, and accreditation agencies.
• Coordinate inspections, documentation, and reporting as per statutory requirements.
• Implement and monitor governance frameworks and compliance standards.

F. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with faculty, students, staff, alumni, government, and industry partners.
• Represent the university in academic, corporate, and public forums.
• Foster an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative institutional culture.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Skills :

• Visionary leadership and strategic planning
• Strong academic and regulatory knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial and operational acumen
• Governance, policy formulation, and execution ability
• Commitment to ethics, excellence, and inclusivity

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. preferred (or equivalent terminal degree).
• Masters degree in Education, Management, Public Policy, or related fields is desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of academic and administrative experience.
• Experience in handling regulatory bodies like UGC, NAAC, AICTE, etc.

CTC/Salary/Remuneration :

Competitive salary 24Lac - 40Lac (based on experience and Qualification) as well as perks as per institutional norms.