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 bodiesServe on Academic Council, Board of Management, and statutory committeesLead IQAC and institutional accreditation effortsStrategic Development
Drive NEP 2020-aligned reforms and digital transformation in academics and administrationMobilize resources through grants, industry partnerships, and alumni engagementStrengthen branding, rankings, and external representationStudent Success & Inclusion
Foster a student-centric ecosystem focused on employability, life skills, and diversityOversee student welfare, progression, and career servicesAcademic Excellence and Global engagement
Drive strategic partnerships and collaborations with foreign universities, enhancing global visibility, student exchange, and joint research initiativesChampion internationalization of curriculum, faculty engagement, and benchmarking against global best practices in higher educationCandidate Profile
15–20 years of academic leadership , including experience as Professor and administratorStrong understanding of regulatory norms, accreditation frameworks , and university governancePrior experience in state-owned private universities preferredDemonstrated ability in institution-building, strategic planning , and stakeholder engagementDoctoral qualification requiredGlobal experience with foreign universities