Director

Apeejay Stya Education (Svran Foundation); New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apeejay Stya Group in New Delhi invites applications for the position of Director for Apeejay School of Management. The role demands strategic leadership to advance the institute’s academic and administrative vision, with responsibility for overarching governance, program development, and stakeholder engagement.

The Director will guide faculty and staff, oversee accreditation processes, industry collaborations, financial planning, and innovative teaching practices, while upholding NEP guidelines

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within higher education institutions.
• Proven ability to develop long-range strategic plans and execute them.
• Strong regulatory know-how and compliance with education acts and statutes.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting and P&L management.
• Proven track record in curriculum development and NEP alignment.
• Ability to build partnerships with industry and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3–5 year perspective plan in line with institutional vision.
• Lead and mentor Directors/HODs and ensure quality education.
• Oversee academic programs, enrollment trends, and accreditation processes.
• Drive brand building and external outreach in collaboration with management.
• Manage financial planning, cost control and P&L for campus programs.
• Coordinate research, publications and industry collaborations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Financial acumen

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Industry liaison

Teaching pedagogy

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Ph.D. (Management)

Job description

Director for Apeejay School of Management, Apeejay Education Society, Apeejay Stya Group

About Us:

The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment in the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University. All Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman, Apeejay Education Society, based on value-based holistic education focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning for life. It encompasses a vision that is truly global and is driven by innovative techniques, progressive curricula, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Dr Stya Paul's legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter and only child, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. Mrs Berlia has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay Stya vision of quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building is effectively reflected in the conceptualization & standardization of the academic programmes and curricula across all its institutions.

About the Role:

The “Director” will be responsible and accountable for providing leadership to achieve the vision of the institute and organization through strategic insights, meticulous planning and execution of strategic plan, achievement of targets and establishing a sustainable financial model.

Job Responsibilities:

Institution Building & Administrative:

• Responsible and accountable for development of 3-5 years perspective plan based on SWOT of the institute and vision in conjunction with Management
• Development of plan/strategy in line with perspective plan and cascade the same to teams
• Sustain a culture signifying ethos and values of the Institute.
• Enhance Institute’s visibility through various external and internal initiatives.
• Responsible for P&L of all the courses / programs in the campus. Financial planning and cost management.
• Mentor the leadership team i.e. Directors / HODs and ensure that the Institute offers quality of education as per laid policies / processes and fosters a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Innovate, plan, design and execute Brand building activities at all levels using various platforms in conjunction with Management and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Manage and evaluate academic and enrollment trends and fluctuations, program offering patterns based on a systematic and futuristic cost / benefit analysis.
• Lead the Academics development, coordination and supervision of courses and degree offerings assigned to the area as per requirements.
• Ensure that the directives of the State Government, if any and the provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are properly implemented
• Ensure the progress report submission before the Board of Management & Governing Body of the higher institutes.

Academic Leadership & Research Programs:

• Responsible for the development of academic programs of the Institute, faculty development, and supervise up-gradation of curriculum in line with the industry trends
• Responsible for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation as per laid down Policies and Practices of the Institute
• Encourage & motivate faculty to attend Conferences, seminars, symposiums and workshops as appropriate and also for various National/International Education Programs to enrich and enhance their exposure
• Enhancement of Academic contribution thru quality enhancement and sustenance efforts.
• Ensure all academic programs attain or continue to maintain appropriate accreditation standards
• Timely monitor the performance of academic and nonacademic staff and give constructive feedback to encourage further improvement and development
• Supervise examination and overall evaluation and assessment parameters in conjunction with Directors / HODs and designated Examination Incharge
• Introduce Global Exchange Programs to enrich students’ exposure with respect to global practices
• Build strong connect with Industry Leaders and involve them to enhance curriculum and to enhance industry experience to faculties and students.
• Responsible for coordinating, providing impetus to Research thru increased publications etc.
• Sustain and improve Research Orientation by inculcating a culture of Research excellence through constant up-gradation and participation in National and International Research Programs.
• Create a dynamic and forward looking research environment for both staff and students.

Regulatory:

• Ensure policy and procedures of institute are in compliance with statutory guidelines.
• Interaction with the Alumni, government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Actively participate in all investigations/audits as and when mandated.
• Responsible for overall administrative governance and liaisoning with various regulatory bodies.
• Participate actively in all Accreditation processes as guided by the Management
• Periodical Accreditation (National & International – ACBSP / NBA); Periodical Equivalence (AIU)

Prerequisite:

• Have been on leadership position and managed both Academic and Administrative responsibilities
• Should have good experience of Innovative Teaching Pedagogies
• Regulatory know-how / awareness of relevant acts and statutory compliances related to Higher Education
• Well versed with industry trends
• Conversant with Academic / Curriculum Designing / Development and NEP.
• Thought leadership, administrative capabilities as well as teaching and research credentials with high level of maturity.
• Ability to motivate, lead and inspire people for providing a distinctive learning experience
• Ability to provide strategic vision and leadership, both academic and administrative.
• Innovative & must have financial acumen
• Excellent Interpersonal & Intrapersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Education Qualification:

• Should have a Ph.D (preferably in Management) and should be an outstanding scholar who has made significant contributions to the knowledge in his / her concerned / allied / relevant discipline

Experience:

• Should have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Director / HOD with Institute /University and must be a distinguished academician with extensive knowledge / exposure of education administrative operations
• Preferably not more than 60 years of age

Compensation:

Not a constraint for the right candidate