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Associate Dean / Head – Sponsored Research & Consultancy (SRC)

Associate Dean / Head – Sponsored Research & Consultancy (SRC)

Indira UniversityTirupati, IN
6 hours ago
Job description

Roles and Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Leadership

  • Formulate and implement institutional policies, guidelines, and procedures for sponsored research and consultancy in alignment with UGC, AICTE, and funding agency norms.
  • Represent the university at funding agency meetings, industry forums, and national / international research networks.

Research Project Facilitation

  • Identify and disseminate funding opportunities from agencies such as DST, DBT, SERB, DRDO, AICTE, CSR foundations, and international bodies.
  • Facilitate approvals, MoUs, NDAs, and contracts with sponsors and partners.

    • Consultancy Management

  • Promote consultancy services by mapping faculty expertise to industry needs and opportunities.
  • Develop consultancy policy frameworks, pricing models, and revenue-sharing mechanisms.

    • Financial & Administrative Oversight

  • Coordinate with the Finance Office for fund management, utilization certificates (UCs), audits, and financial reporting.
  • Maintain databases of active and completed projects, including fund flow and progress statements.

    • Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Monitor project progress, deliverables, and milestones through periodic reviews and audits.
  • Evaluate research outcomes, publications, and societal or industrial impact.
  • Generate analytical reports for institutional ranking and accreditation frameworks such as NIRF, NAAC, NBA, ARIIA, QS

    • Experience :

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in academic or R&D institutions, with at least 5 years in sponsored research or consultancy management roles.
  • Demonstrated success in securing and managing externally funded research and consultancy projects.
  • Proven experience in liaising with national and international funding agencies, industry partners, and government bodies.
  • Exposure to IP management, legal documentation, project budgeting, and audit compliance is desirable.

    • Educational Qualification :

  • Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, Management, or an allied field from a recognized university / institution with a strong research background.
  • Additional certifications in research management, intellectual property (IP), or project administration will be an added advantage.

    • Salary- As per market standards

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