General Manager

Job Summary

The General Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the institution achieves its educational mission, financial targets, and long-term growth objectives. This role requires a blend of strong business acumen, people management skills, and a commitment to maintaining high academic and administrative standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Financial Management

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive business plans to drive institutional growth, improve student enrollment, and enhance market presence.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the institution's financial performance, including developing annual budgets, forecasting, and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation across all departments.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to academics, operations, and finance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to local, state, and national educational and regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

2. Operational Excellence

• Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee the smooth and efficient functioning of all administrative and support departments (e.g., admissions, student services, facilities, IT, and maintenance).
• Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across the institution.
• Facility Management: Supervise the management and maintenance of the physical campus, ensuring a safe, conducive, and modern learning environment.

3. Leadership & People Management

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of departmental heads and staff to foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• HR Liaison: Oversee human resource functions, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, staff development, and performance appraisal systems.
• Culture & Engagement: Cultivate a positive, engaging, and professional work and learning environment that aligns with the institution's values.

4. Stakeholder Relations

• External Representation: Act as a key representative of the institution to external stakeholders, including government bodies, accreditation agencies, partners, and the local community.
• Key Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and alumni to ensure high satisfaction and continuous support for institutional goals.
• Business Development: Identify potential partnerships, programs, and market opportunities for expansion or service diversification.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education Management, or a related field. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master's degree in Education is often preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a senior leadership or management role, preferably within the education or institutional sector, with a track record of achieving strategic goals.
• Skills:
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting expertise.
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person