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Advisor - Academic Institutions

Advisor - Academic Institutions

SRM GroupChennai, India
16 days ago
Job description

Job Description : Advisor - Academic Institutions

Reports To Board of Trustees

Job Purpose :

To provide strategic guidance, academic leadership, and advisory support to ensure excellence in teaching, research, governance, and overall institutional development across academic institutions under the group / university.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic & Academic Advisory :

  • Advise on academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogy to align with national / international standards.
  • Guide institutions in accreditation, rankings, and regulatory compliance (NAAC, NBA, UGC, AICTE, international bodies).
  • Recommend new programs, courses, and research areas based on industry and societal needs.
  • Provide expertise in faculty development, research culture, and student-centric learning.

Governance & Institutional Development :

  • Support the governing council / board in policy-making and governance.
  • Review institutional performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Advise on collaborations with national / international universities and industry partners.
  • Mentor academic leaders (Deans, HODs, Principals) to strengthen leadership pipelines.
  • Quality & Compliance :

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and statutory requirements.
  • Guide institutions in preparing for audits, inspections, and accreditation visits.
  • Recommend systems for monitoring academic quality, student outcomes, and faculty performance.
  • Research & Innovation :

  • Promote research excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer.
  • Advise on establishing research centers, incubation hubs, and industry partnerships.
  • Support grant proposals, funding opportunities, and global research collaborations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Act as a key liaison between management, faculty, students, and regulatory bodies.
  • Build academic partnerships with universities, research councils, and industry leaders.
  • Represent the institution at academic forums, government bodies, and international platforms.
  • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong academic background with proven leadership in higher education.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory bodies (UGC, NAAC, AICTE, international standards).
  • Strategic thinking, policy development, and institutional governance.
  • Ability to mentor academic leaders and guide organizational transformation.
  • Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 20+ years of academic / administrative experience in reputed universities / colleges.
  • Proven track record in academic leadership, governance, and institutional development.
  • Experience in international collaborations, research, and accreditations preferred.
  • KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) :

    Accreditation scores and rankings achieved academic programs introduced and successfully launched.

    Faculty development initiatives and retention of top talent.

    Growth in research output (publications, patents, funded projects).

    Successful industry / university partnerships established.

    Student outcomes - placements, entrepreneurship, global opportunities.

    (ref : iimjobs.com)

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