Job Title : Director - Academic Services and Registrar.
Location : Mumbai, India.
Department : Academic Services.
Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer.
Employment Type : Full-time.
About the Role :
- We are seeking a Director of Academic Services and Registrar to oversee the delivery of academic programmes and ensure an effective, consistent, and high-quality experience for students, staff, and other stakeholders.
- This role includes responsibility for registrar functions, academic standards, and quality, accreditation and regulatory compliance, student records management, and student conduct.
- As custodian of academic records and institutional policies, the Director / Head - Academic Services acts as the key liaison with regulatory bodies, legal counsel, and university stakeholders, including parents and guardians on academic matters.
Key Responsibilities : .
Shape the overall learning journey and ensure a seamless, inclusive, high-quality academic experience for students and faculty.Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Academic Services team that delivers consistent, professional support.Ensure academic programmes are planned and delivered in alignment with University strategy and regulatory / accreditation requirements.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring processes and services evolve to meet user needs.Academic Administration : .
Oversee student registration, records, examinations, certification, and graduation.Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of academic records and institutional data.Oversee assessment, progression, and the conferment of awards.Governance, Policy & Compliance : .
Serve as Secretary to statutory academic bodies, ensuring appropriate governance procedures.Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE, NAAC, Government of India, data-protection regulations, and other relevant authorities.Maintain academic policies and risk registers; support internal / external audits and inspections.Quality Assurance & Standards : .
Lead institutional academic quality assurance and effectiveness initiatives.Safeguard academic standards and support curriculum development, programme approval, monitoring, and external examiner management.Student Conduct & Regulation : .
Oversee student conduct, academic integrity, fitness-to-practise, and academic appeals, ensuring fair and transparent processes.Monitor student compliance with academic requirements and address non-compliance.Digital & Operational Management : .
Lead implementation and optimisation of academic systems and digital services to enable efficient, user-focused operations.Manage academic timetabling, classroom utilisation, and workload distribution.Use institutional data and feedback to drive evidence-based improvements.Stakeholder & Community Engagement : .
Collaborate with academic leadership and operations to maintain coherence in planning, delivery, and improvement.Serve as the main academic contact for parents / guardians on sensitive queries, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.Build internal and external networks to remain informed of sector developments and institutional opportunities.Strategic Leadership & Representation : .
Support strategic planning, programme development, and representation before accreditation / regulatory bodies.Participate in or chair University committees and working groups as needed.Key Competencies : .
Entrepreneurial Agility : Ability to build and scale new initiatives, fostering innovation and institutional growth.Strategic Thinking : Ability to design and implement long- term strategies aligned with University goals.Leadership & Team Management : Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate diverse teams.Stakeholder Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and external partners.Regulatory & Compliance Expertise : Knowledge of accreditation, quality assurance, and statutory requirements.Data-Driven Decision- Making : Strong analytical skills in using data to improve performance.Communication & Presentation : Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in public forums.Technology Proficiency : Ability to adopt and optimize systems such as CRM, LMS, and academic management platforms.Problem Solving : Strong critical thinking skills to address complex challenges.Student- Centric Approach : Commitment to delivering excellent student experience.Planning & Organising : Ability to manage processes, timelines, and priorities effectively.Continuous Improvement Mindset : Track record of enhancing services and promoting best practices.Qualifications and Experience : .
Master's degree in Public Administration, Business, Education, or a related field.10+ years of experience in academic services roles within high- quality higher education institutions.Demonstrated expertise in academic programme management, university regulations, curriculum management, and accreditation processes with commitment to quality standards and positive student experience.(ref : iimjobs.com)