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Head - School of Design

Head - School of Design

Kumaraguru InstitutionsCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
10 hours ago
Job description

Role Overview :

The Head (CEO) will lead the set-up, launch and administrative management of the new Design School in Coimbatore, established in collaboration with Intuit Lab on a franchisee model, while also monitoring the Bangalore centre as an investor representative. This is a high-impact start-up leadership role requiring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong operational capabilities and the ability to manage the school as an independent P&L centre, ensuring academic excellence and business growth.

Key Responsibilities :

1.Strategic & Operational Leadership :

  • Oversee end-to-end establishment of the Coimbatore Design School, from infrastructure readiness to the inaugural academic session.
  • Define and execute the annual business plan, ensuring revenue targets and profitability of the P&L centre.
  • Establish policies, processes and systems aligned with the Intuit Lab franchise model.

2.Academic & Faculty Coordination :

  • Liaise with the Bangalore Centre for curriculum, course content, and academic quality.
  • Identify, onboard, and schedule industry visiting faculty, ensuring seamless delivery of courses and workshops.
  • Monitor teaching schedules, student engagement, and feedback loops to maintain high academic standards.
  • 3.Marketing & Student Recruitment :

  • Drive local outreach, admissions campaigns, and partnerships with schools, industry bodies and creative communities.
  • Build the brand presence of Intuit Lab Coimbatore through events, exhibitions and media engagement.
  • 4.Finance & Administration :

  • Manage the school’s finances as a P&L centre : Budgeting, Basic accounting, revenue and expense tracking, and reporting.
  • Oversee day-to-day administration including facilities, student services and vendor management.
  • 5.Stakeholder Management :

  • Act as the primary liaison between Coimbatore and Bangalore centres to ensure strategic and academic alignment.
  • Monitor the Bangalore centre as an investor representative-review financial performance, and report to KI Leadership
  • Build strong relationships with industry leaders, investors and local partners to strengthen both campuses' ecosystems.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Postgraduate degree in Business Management / Creative Industries / equivalent.
  • 6-8 years of leadership experience in entrepreneurial ventures or creative industries or education.
  • Proven ability to set up or scale new institutions, business units or centres.
  • National and international exposure will be advantageous.
  • Skills & Competencies :

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of building and scaling operations, preferably in education, technology, or training sectors.
  • Excellent people management, scheduling and coordination skills to work with visiting faculty and creative professionals.
  • Financial acumen with hands-on experience in budgeting and basic accounting.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for design education and an understanding of contemporary creative industry trends.
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