Dean - School of Management

Arthan; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 30,00,000 - 50,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed academic institution is seeking a Dean for the School of Management to lead academic excellence, enhance industry integration, and oversee faculty and student development. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive background in management education with proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing innovative programs, engaging with industry, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position demands a visionary leader with strong academic credentials and a track record in academic administration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience.
• 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in academic leadership and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in developing academic programs.
• Lead faculty recruitment and development.
• Forge partnerships with industry for internships and placements.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Excellent communication

Industry network

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

PhD in Management or related field

MBA or equivalent management qualification

Job description

Dean - School of Management

About the job Dean - School of Management

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary academic leader to serve as Dean of the School of Management. The Dean will be responsible for academic excellence, industry integration, research growth, faculty development, student outcomes, and institutional reputation. The ideal candidate will bring strong academic credentials, leadership experience, and deep understanding of modern management education aligned with industry expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership in developing and executing academic programs in management, business, entrepreneurship, analytics, finance, HR, marketing, and emerging domains.
• Ensure compliance with university, UGC, AICTE, and NEP 2020 regulations.
• Drive curriculum innovation, integrating experiential learning, live projects, case studies, and simulations.

Faculty Leadership

• Lead faculty recruitment, mentoring, appraisal, and development.
• Build a high-quality, research-active, and industry-engaged faculty team.
• Encourage faculty participation in research, consultancy, publications, and funded projects.

Industry Engagement & Placement

• Forge partnerships with industry, corporates, and professional bodies for internships, live projects, and placements.
• Actively collaborate with corporate leaders to align curriculum with current and future industry needs.
• Build advisory boards comprising leading industry practitioners.

Research, Consulting & Grants

• Promote applied research, publications, conferences, and knowledge dissemination.
• Encourage faculty to engage in consulting assignments and executive education.
• Facilitate collaborations with international universities, research organizations, and government agencies.

Student Development

• Ensure strong academic advising, mentoring, and career support for students.
• Oversee development of student-run clubs, incubation centers, and entrepreneurial activities.
• Implement systems to track student outcomes, alumni engagement, and employer feedback.

Institutional Development

• Contribute to rankings, accreditations (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AACSB), and brand building.
• Support university-level strategic initiatives, internationalization, and inter-disciplinary programs.

Candidate Profile

Education

• PhD in Management or related field from a reputed university.
• MBA or equivalent management qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role (Dean/Associate Dean/HoD/Director).
• Proven track record of academic leadership, research contributions, and industry collaborations.
• Prior experience in leading large faculty teams and academic programs.
• Exposure to outcome-based education, international collaborations, and accreditation processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Visionary leadership with strong execution capability.
• Industry network and corporate connects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to scale programs and brand.
• Strong understanding of NEP 2020, global trends in management education, and emerging areas like business analytics, digital transformation, ESG, AI in business, etc.