Director For a Reputed Management school in India

Quadrangle; Lucknow; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Lucknow is seeking an Academic Leader to provide strategic direction and enhance curriculum quality. The role involves overseeing academic policies, managing faculty development, and driving student enrollment. Candidates should have a proven track record in academic leadership and the ability to adapt educational methods to incorporate new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. A commitment to fostering a research-driven environment is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic leadership and curriculum enhancement.
• Strong faculty recruitment and development skills.
• Ability to drive student enrollment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and academic leadership to all programs.
• Ensure continuous enhancement of curriculum and teaching practices.
• Oversee implementation of academic policies and performance metrics.
• Lead adaptation of programs to new technologies including AI.
• Recruit and develop high-quality faculty.
• Drive student enrollment while maintaining academic quality.

Job description

Academic Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide strategic direction and academic leadership to all programs offered at the campus.
• Ensure continuous enhancement of curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching-learning practices in alignment with global management education standards.
• Oversee implementation of academic policies, program structures, and performance metrics across departments.
• Lead and oversee adaptation of academic programme including curriculum, assessment and pedagogy to new technologies including Artificial Intelligence

Faculty Management & Development

• Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty with strong research and teaching credentials.
• Foster a student first and research-driven environment amongst faculty.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support faculty through mentoring, FDPs, and recognition frameworks.

Admissions & Student Lifecycle Management

• Drive student enrolment and maintain the academic quality of intake as per institutional targets in coordination with central and campus admissions team.