Job Description: Advisor - Academic Institutions

Reports To Board of Trustees

Job Purpose:

To provide strategic guidance, academic leadership, and advisory support to ensure excellence in teaching, research, governance, and overall institutional development across academic institutions under the group/university.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Academic Advisory:

- Advise on academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogy to align with national/international standards.

- Guide institutions in accreditation, rankings, and regulatory compliance (NAAC, NBA, UGC, AICTE, international bodies).

- Recommend new programs, courses, and research areas based on industry and societal needs.

- Provide expertise in faculty development, research culture, and student-centric learning.

Governance & Institutional Development:

- Support the governing council/board in policy-making and governance.

- Review institutional performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

- Advise on collaborations with national/international universities and industry partners.

- Mentor academic leaders (Deans, HODs, Principals) to strengthen leadership pipelines.

Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and statutory requirements.

- Guide institutions in preparing for audits, inspections, and accreditation visits.

- Recommend systems for monitoring academic quality, student outcomes, and faculty performance.

Research & Innovation:

- Promote research excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer.

- Advise on establishing research centers, incubation hubs, and industry partnerships.

- Support grant proposals, funding opportunities, and global research collaborations.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Act as a key liaison between management, faculty, students, and regulatory bodies.

- Build academic partnerships with universities, research councils, and industry leaders.

- Represent the institution at academic forums, government bodies, and international platforms.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong academic background with proven leadership in higher education.

- Deep understanding of regulatory bodies (UGC, NAAC, AICTE, international standards).

- Strategic thinking, policy development, and institutional governance.

- Ability to mentor academic leaders and guide organizational transformation.

- Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

- PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

- Minimum 20+ years of academic/administrative experience in reputed universities/colleges.

- Proven track record in academic leadership, governance, and institutional development.

- Experience in international collaborations, research, and accreditations preferred.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):

Accreditation scores and rankings achieved (NAAC/NBA/NIRF/international).

New academic programs introduced and successfully launched.

Faculty development initiatives and retention of top talent.

Growth in research output (publications, patents, funded projects).

Successful industry/university partnerships established.

Student outcomes - placements, entrepreneurship, global opportunities.