HOD Bachelor of Business Administration

Job Summary

The Head of the Department (BBA) is responsible for providing academic leadership and strategic direction to the department. The HOD ensures excellence in teaching, research, student development, curriculum implementation, accreditation compliance, industry collaboration, and faculty development while aligning departmental objectives with the University's vision and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

Lead and manage all academic activities of the BBA department.

Ensure effective implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE), NEP 2020, and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/credit-based curriculum.

Monitor curriculum delivery, lesson plans, course files, and academic quality.

Develop innovative teaching-learning methodologies and experiential learning practices.

Prepare and review academic calendars, timetables, and workload distribution.

Faculty Management

Mentor, supervise, and evaluate faculty members.

Identify faculty development needs and encourage participation in FDPs, workshops, and certification programs.

Conduct regular departmental meetings and performance reviews.

Assist in faculty recruitment, induction, probation review, and appraisal.

Curriculum Development

Review and update curriculum in consultation with industry experts and academic bodies.

Introduce value-added courses, skill enhancement programs, certifications, and multidisciplinary electives.

Promote case-based learning, simulations, live projects, and business analytics tools.

Student Development

Monitor academic performance, attendance, mentoring, and progression.

Promote internships, industrial training, entrepreneurship, innovation, and placements.

Encourage participation in competitions, management fests, research conferences, and community engagement activities.

Address student grievances and ensure a positive learning environment.

Research & Innovation

Promote high-quality research publications in Scopus, Web of Science, and ABDC-indexed journals.

Encourage consultancy, funded research projects, patents, and case study development.

Facilitate interdisciplinary research and collaborations with industry and academic institutions.

Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE (where applicable), NAAC, NBA, and other regulatory requirements.

Prepare departmental documentation for accreditation, ranking, and quality audits.

Maintain CO-PO attainment, assessment records, academic audit documentation, and quality benchmarks.

Industry Connect

Build partnerships with industries, professional bodies, and corporate organizations.

Facilitate guest lectures, industrial visits, internships, live projects, and placement activities.

Strengthen alumni engagement and corporate networking.

Administration

Manage departmental budget, infrastructure, laboratories (if applicable), and learning resources.

Ensure timely submission of reports and departmental data.

Coordinate with Examination, Admissions, Training & Placement, IQAC, and other university departments.

Ensure smooth conduct of examinations and evaluation processes.

Strategic Planning

Develop departmental annual plans, key performance indicators (KPIs), and growth strategies.

Enhance student enrolment, retention, placements, research output, and institutional reputation.

Identify opportunities for new academic programs and industry-oriented initiatives.

Qualification

Ph.D. in Management/Business Administration or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

First Class in MBA/PGDM or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications as per UGC and University norms.

Experience

Minimum 10–15 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience in higher education.

At least 3–5 years of experience as a Professor, Associate Professor, HOD, Program Chair, or equivalent academic leadership role.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, accreditation, faculty management, and academic governance.

Desired Skills

Strong academic leadership and team management.

Sound knowledge of OBE, NEP 2020, CBCS, CO-PO Mapping, and accreditation frameworks.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.

Industry networking and corporate engagement.

Strong research profile with quality publications and funded projects.

Proficiency in ERP, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and academic management software.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Student academic performance and progression.

Graduate employability and placement outcomes.

Research publications, patents, consultancy, and funded projects.

Accreditation and audit outcomes.

Faculty performance and professional development.

Student satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.

Industry collaborations and MoUs.

Admission growth and departmental development initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Visionary academic leader with strong administrative capabilities.

Commitment to innovation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Ability to build high-performing academic teams and foster industry-academia collaboration.

Excellent stakeholder management and institutional representation skills.

Skills Required
Erp, Curriculum Design