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Associate Vice Chancellor

People EquationDelhi, India

7 days ago

Job description

Job Title : Pro Vice-Chancellor

Location : Pune

Experience Required : 15–20 Years

Role Summary

Our client is seeking a visionary academic leader to serve as Pro Vice-Chancellor, responsible for driving excellence across teaching, research, governance, and institutional development. The ideal candidate will bring deep familiarity with university norms, regulatory frameworks, and a proven track record in multidisciplinary academic leadership, preferably from state-owned private universities. Global experience with foreign universities is highly advantageous and will be a key differentiator in candidate evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

Oversee curriculum innovation, OBE / CBCS implementation, and faculty development across Engineering, Design, Law, Management, and Liberal Arts
Promote research culture, publications, patents, and externally funded projects
Lead quality initiatives including NAAC / NBA / NIRF / ABET readiness

Governance & Compliance

Ensure alignment with UGC, AICTE, BCI, PCI, and other statutory bodies

Serve on Academic Council, Board of Management, and statutory committees

Lead IQAC and institutional accreditation efforts

Strategic Development

Drive NEP 2020-aligned reforms and digital transformation in academics and administration

Mobilize resources through grants, industry partnerships, and alumni engagement

Strengthen branding, rankings, and external representation

Student Success & Inclusion

Foster a student-centric ecosystem focused on employability, life skills, and diversity

Oversee student welfare, progression, and career services

Academic Excellence and Global engagement

Drive strategic partnerships and collaborations with foreign universities, enhancing global visibility, student exchange, and joint research initiatives

Champion internationalization of curriculum, faculty engagement, and benchmarking against global best practices in higher education

Candidate Profile

15–20 years of academic leadership, including experience as Professor and administrator

Strong understanding of regulatory norms, accreditation frameworks, and university governance

Prior experience in state-owned private universities preferred

Demonstrated ability in institution-building, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement

Doctoral qualification required

Global experience with foreign universities

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