Registrar

Mahindra University invites applications for the position of Registrar, a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the University’s academic administration, governance, and statutory compliance.

Job Title: Registrar
Reporting To: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Position Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the custodian of the records, the common seal, and other properties of the University as the Sponsoring Body shall commit to his charge;
• Conduct the official correspondence of the University on behalf of all or any of its authorities;
• Issue notices conveying the dates of meeting of the University authorities to the members and make necessary arrangements for the conduct of such meetings and also for other assigned duties by the Governing Body/Board of Management/Vice-Chancellor from time to time;
• Supply copies of the agenda of meetings of the authorities of the University, as soon as they are issued, and the minutes of the meeting of the authorities, ordinarily within a month of the holding of the meetings, as well as any other information or documents as may be requested;
• In an emergency, when the Vice-Chancellor is not able to act, call a meeting of the Board of Management forthwith, and take its directions for carrying on the work of the University;
• Represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign powers of attorney and verify pleadings, or depute his representative for the purpose;
• Have the powers to enter into agreements on behalf of the University as approved by the respective and relevant Committees or as approved by the Vice Chancellor;
• Perform such other duties and functions as may be specified in the Statutes or prescribed by the Ordinances or Regulations, or as may be required, from time to time, by the Board of Management or the Vice-Chancellor, or under any applicable law;
• Be the secretary of the Governing Body, Board of Management, and Academic Council without voting rights as per their individual constitutions.
• The Registrar shall also maintain in his office a register of registered graduates, called the “Register”, which shall contain the following particulars:
  • The names and addresses of the registered graduates;
  • The year of their graduation;
  • The names of the school/institution/college/centre from which they graduated;
  • The course(s), degree(s), or examination(s) in respect of which the person graduated;
  • The date on which the name of the graduate was entered in the register; and
  • Such other details as the board of management may from time to time direct.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree from a reputed institution; a Ph.D. is preferable.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in academic administration, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role at a recognized university or higher education institution.
• Proven ability in managing large-scale academic operations, statutory compliance, and governance processes.
• Strong understanding of Indian higher education regulatory frameworks and accreditation norms.
• Experience with ERP systems and digitized academic workflows.

Key Competencies:

• Strong administrative acumen and policy orientation.
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Sound judgement, analytical ability, and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented institutional environment.