- The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is an executive leadership position based in Dehradun, requiring a Master's Degree (mandatory), with a Ph.D preferred.

- This strategic role demands 20+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the higher education sector or a related complex regulatory environment.

- The COO will serve as the principal executive driving operational excellence, financial stability, institutional planning, and strict Regulatory & Statutory Compliance.

Job Summary:

- We are seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (20+ years experience, Master's mandatory) to provide comprehensive strategic and operational leadership for the University in Dehradun.

- The ideal candidate will collaborate with the President to formulate and implement the strategic plan, ensuring a healthy P&L statement, financial stability, and scalable marketing reach.

- Key responsibilities include leading institutional planning for academic growth and infrastructure expansion, ensuring strict compliance with statutory bodies (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, etc.), overseeing all day-to-day academic and administrative operations, and driving national/global external relations and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities and Executive Leadership Deliverables:

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development:

- Collaborate with the President and senior leadership in formulating and implementing the University's comprehensive strategic plan.

- Develop policies and frameworks in alignment with mandatory statutory regulations and accreditation bodies (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA, PCI, NCTE, COA, INC etc.

- Lead institutional planning for measurable academic growth, research development, infrastructure expansion, and global collaborations, while ensuring operational excellence across all departments.

Financial Oversight & Resource Management:

- Ensure a healthy P&L statement, financial stability, and oversee the implementation of a scalable marketing strategy with desired reach.

- Collaborate with finance and accounts for effective budget planning and monitoring, ensuring financial discipline and compliance with statutory audit requirements.

- Oversee development and maintenance of physical infrastructure, including academic blocks, hostels, libraries, laboratories, and recreational spaces.

Academic & Administrative Coordination:

- Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day academic and administrative operations of all Schools, Colleges, and non-academic support departments.

- Promote research, innovation, collaborations, and faculty development programs to demonstrably enhance academic quality and output.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on academic quality, student experience, and institutional accountability across all verticals.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure strict compliance with statutory bodies (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NBA, PCI, COA, NCTE, INC etc.), overseeing the accuracy of records for all statutory correspondences and approvals.

- Support the President in convening meetings of statutory bodies (Board of Management, Academic Council, Finance Committee) and ensuring effective implementation of all resolutions.

- Prepare and present institutional reports (Annual Report, Compliance Reports, Audit Reports, Accreditation Self-Studies) to stakeholders.

External Relations & Partnerships:

- Represent the University in national/international academic, industry, and government forums to enhance institutional reputation and visibility.

- Establish collaborations with national and international universities, industries, and research organizations to drive initiatives for student/faculty exchange programs, joint research, and collaborative projects.

- Engage alumni, donors, and funding agencies for capital expenditure and institutional growth initiatives.

Student Affairs & Campus Life:

- Oversee student Admissions, Training & Placements, Examinations, and all core student related processes.

- Promote an inclusive, safe, and vibrant campus environment, encouraging cultural, sports, and co-curricular activities.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree (mandatory).

Experience: 20+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., COO, Vice President, Registrar).

Compliance: Mandatory expertise in statutory regulations and accreditation frameworks (UGC, AICTE, NAAC, etc.

Financial Acumen: Proven experience ensuring a healthy P&L statement, financial stability, and effective budget planning and monitoring.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to Collaborate with the President and senior leadership and Lead institutional planning.

Preferred Skills: Ph.D qualification.

- Direct experience in leading an institutional accreditation cycle (e.g., NAAC A++ or NBA).

- Prior experience in the establishment or scaling of global academic collaborations.

- Expertise in higher education marketing strategy and student enrollment management systems