Lead Academic Officer

Job Title : Director – Academic Services and Registrar

Location : Mumbai, India

Department : Academic Services

Reporting to : Chief Operating Officer

Employment Type : Full-time

About the University and the Role

Founded more than five centuries ago, the University of Aberdeen is a leading research institution that drives innovation and prepares students for future careers. It is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK in the 2025 Guardian University Guide, and is listed among the top 250 universities worldwide in the 2025 QS and Times Higher Education rankings.

The University of Aberdeen will open its Mumbai campus in Powai in September 2026. At launch, it will offer six programmes : four-year undergraduate degrees in Computing, Data Science, Economics, and Business Management, along with one-year master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Business Administration.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to head our admissions and outreach function. This is a pivotal role responsible for achieving student recruitment goals, shaping admissions strategy, and ensuring a seamless and inclusive admissions experience for prospective students across India and beyond.

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 :

Governance, Policy & Compliance :

support internal / external audits and inspections.

Quality Assurance & Standards :

Student Conduct & Regulation :

Digital & Operational Management :

Stakeholder & Community Engagement :

Strategic Leadership & Representation :

Key Competencies :

confident in public forums.

Qualifications and Experience :