Role & responsibilities Position Overview : The Executive Director is the chief administrative and strategic officer responsible for the overall leadership, governance, and operational excellence of the university. The role includes ensuring academic quality, administrative efficiency, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and institutional development. 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.