Vice Chancellor

Mangalayatan University; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mangalayatan University in Jabalpur invites an accomplished senior leader to head academic affairs and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on academic planning, curriculum development, and high standards of research and education.

The candidate will supervise deans, drive faculty hiring and promotions, manage budgets, and foster external partnerships while representing the university at official events; reporting to the governing body.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant discipline.
• 10–15 years of senior leadership in higher education.
• Strong strategic vision and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic planning and curriculum development.
• Direct day-to-day operations and supervise senior management.
• Manage faculty hiring, promotions, and tenure.
• Build partnerships with external organizations and represent the university.
• Advise the governing body and report to the board of governors.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Problem solving

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Oversee academic planning, curriculum development, and program reviews while upholding high educational and research standards.
• Administrative Management: Direct day-to-day operations, supervise senior management and deans, and manage faculty hiring, promotions, and tenure.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare operating budgets, secure grants, and equitably allocate financial resources across departments.
• Institutional Representation: Build partnerships with external organizations, interact with the media, and represent the university at official ceremonies.
• Governance Support: Advise and report directly to the governing body, such as the university council or board of governors.

Core Requirements

• Education: A Ph.D. or doctorate degree in a relevant academic discipline .
• Experience: Extensive senior leadership and managerial experience in higher education, often requiring 10 to 15 years in academic administration or as a professor.
• Skills: Strong strategic vision, exceptional communication and networking abilities, and expert problem-solving skills.