Dean- Academics

Overview of the Role: As a new Skills University aligned to the provisions of the new National Education Policy 2020 we are looking for highly motivated and selfdriven individuals designated to be the chief administrative officer responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the University within the policies directions and plans of the university as a whole. The individual will be responsible for managing the administrative operations of the university including facilities contracts and grants budgetary and financial management academic personnel student affairs and human resources. Desired Candidate Profile: Masters Degree in any field from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university Ph.D. holders shall be given preference Minimum 10 years of experience in Academics/ Academic Administration at senior level positions in educational institutions in the country and abroad Project management experience and/ or training along with strong organizational and process design skills Supervisory experience and strong understanding and competence in human resource administration Demonstrated ability to take on complex issues and provide creative solutions Responsibilities: Coordinating universitys strategic planning and facilitate the development and adoption of cuttingedge curricula and pedagogy Coordinating the development of and implementing the Universitys Vision and Goals Statement; Oversee wellcoordinated administration of the Faculty with support from program chairs/coordinators and other members of the Faculty including fulltime and adjunct teaching staff visiting faculty members practitioners university offices and administrative staff of the Faculty and University Supervising evaluating and supporting Departments/University in a manner that promotes excellence in instruction scholarly and creative productivity; Leading and coordinating the Governance of the University; Leading the processes of university administrator selection and overseeing the processes of faculty and staff selection and retention; Coordinating the professional development of university administrators and staff Reviewing the Departmental/University policies procedures and recommendations for appointment salary retention tenure and/or promotion of faculty and ensuring that all University guidelines & policies are followed; Providing recommendations to the provost regarding sabbaticals and other leaves for faculty and staff; Advising the University provost on university policies and procedures; Providing recommendations to the provost on policies and procedures especially in the academic area; Developing leading and encouraging fundraising in support of the universitys goals and the goals of its departments and programs as well as outreach and public service efforts. Key Competencies: Intellectually curious and engaged and provide thoughtful energetic administrative leadership Ability to lead and manage a team with various types of expertise Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to influence/ persuade all levels of staff Ability to communicate technical information to a nontechnical audience as well as tact discretion and the ability to multitask Possess a keen interest in and enthusiasm for the overall workings and philosophy of higher education