Chief Operating Officer - Education

Marathi is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

i. Ensure the quality and efficient delivery of academic programmes

ii. Advisory & supervisory role in institution finance, accounting and legal affairs

iii. Provides guidance to administrative and management staff in budget development, preparation, monitoring and management

iv. Ensure effective delivery of programs as per the objects mentioned in the Trust Deed

v. Develop plans along with the Management in strategic planning for the Trust and its institutions

vi. Develop, implement and oversee procedures within the institutes that support internal control regarding fiscal management including, but not limited to: budget preparation, expense authorization, and reconciliation of institute accounts, internal and statutory audit processes

vii. Ensuring effective control and use of resources at all levels

viii. Leadership & management of the entire institution staff, ensuring appropriate recruitment and selection, support, direction, performance management and learning and development for all employees (as per the guidelines of Government and constitution of college)

ix. Responsible for monitoring faculty performance and using evaluative data to drive improvement and results relative to faculty engagement

x. Presenting periodical reports about the state of affairs of the institutes to the Senate and highlight the areas of priority

xi. Work for Internationalization / National Collaborations in the field of academics

xii. Fundraising from Corporates, alumni, foundations and individuals

xiii. Develop an appropriate team - high on delivery

1. Strategic Leadership:

i. To instill a culture of continuous improvement and promote high standards of excellence across all areas.

ii. To develop and implement, in association with the management and approval of the Board, an annual & a long term strategic plan that will set the direction of the institution

Key Skills:

i. Needs to have a proven track record of Handling operations of reputed University / educational institutions

ii. Understanding of legal matters in Charitable / Educational institutions

iii. Experience of dealing with different stakeholders in Government

iv. Needs to have a proven track record of Handling operations of reputed University / educational institutions

v. Strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence, effectively manage and lead others

vi. Strategic thinker

vii. Strong interpersonal skills

viii. Ability to adapt to and embrace continuous change