Job Description
The Vice Chancellor of a University functions as the Chief Executive & Academic Head at the University leading with purpose, vision, and heart. The role holder oversees a wide range of responsibilities—from academics & research excellence to operations including financial and people leadership, student experience, success & well-being and global partnerships.
The position is as much about strategy and innovation as it is about building strong teams, nurturing/mentoring talent, and ensuring students and faculty thrive in a dynamic, future-ready environment
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Key Duties & Accountabilities:
1. Strategic Academic Leadership
- Lead the strategy, vision and direction of the university to align with global standards and emerging trends in education .
- Drive the continuous improvement of curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment based on learning outcomes, technological advancement, and industry needs.
2. Research and Innovation Development
- Build a vibrant research culture by supporting faculty and students in scholarly activities, publishing, and securing research funding.
- Strengthen institutional frameworks and administrative systems to facilitate cutting-edge research and seamless academic operations.
3. Institutional Governance and Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and accreditation requirements (UGC,etc.).
- Oversee the functioning of statutory bodies such as the Academic Council, Finance Committee, and Board of Management with a focus on governance, transparency,
- and accountability.
4. External Engagement and Representation
Represent the university at national and international platforms to build visibility and reputation.
Establish partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare providers, research bodies, and industries to support student internships, placements, and knowledge exchange.
5. Student Success
Champion student welfare, mentoring, career readiness, and holistic development.
Create a safe, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating campus environment.
Qualifications
- A distinguished academician, with teaching experience in a reputed institution, within -a private university system .
- A PhD from a premier institution with experience in academic education, research, curriculum development, Administration, management is required.
- Minimum 10+ Years of experience as professor or equivalent positions held in university system or reputed research or academic administrative organizations is required.
- Proven expertise in steering institution toward top NIRF rankings /NAAC accreditations etc.
- Must have significant leadership experience in developing and executing a strategic vision; a persuasive and sophisticated communicator who can advance the institution’s reputation.
- An inspirational leader with intellectual breadth, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated expertise in research-driven programs and policies, experience developing and leveraging partnerships, and success leading diverse, complex teams and organizations.