Job Title: Dean

Department: School of Business or School of Law

No. of Openings: 2

Reports to: President

Required Educational Qualification: Ph.D. in Management or Law

Years of Experience: Minimum 15 years of academic and/or industry experience, with at least 5 years in academic leadership roles.

1.) Dean - School of Business

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

Academic Leadership

- Provide strategic direction to academic programs (UG, PG, PhD) ensuring relevance and excellence.

- Promote curriculum innovation aligned with global business trends and industry requirements.

- Ensure adherence to academic policies, quality benchmarks, and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAC, NBA etc.).

Faculty Development

- Recruit, mentor, and retain highly qualified faculty.

- Encourage faculty research, publications, consulting, and professional development.

- Establish a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.

Research & Innovation

- Promote a strong culture of research, case development, and publications.

- Facilitate research grants, industry-sponsored projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Industry Engagement

- Build and maintain strong linkages with industry, corporates, business leaders, and alumni.

- Facilitate internships, placements, live projects, and guest lectures.

- Form advisory boards to ensure industry relevance of academic offerings.

Administration & Governance

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the School including budgeting, staffing, and compliance.

- Ensure timely implementation of policies, academic calendars, and program delivery.

- Prepare reports and present them to university leadership and external stakeholders.

Student Success

- Ensure a positive learning environment and student-centric academic services.

- Support career counselling, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and global exposure.

- Promote diversity, inclusion, and ethical values in student community.

Competencies

- Strong record of scholarly publications, teaching, and research.

- Demonstrated ability to manage teams, budgets, and academic operations.

- Exposure to national and international accreditation standards is highly desirable.

- Visionary leadership with a growth mindset.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- High integrity and commitment to academic excellence.

2.) Dean - School of Law

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

- Provide vision and leadership in the development of innovative legal education programs (LL.B., B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D.).

- Ensure high academic standards in teaching, curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment in line with UGC and BCI regulations.

- Foster an environment of academic integrity, inclusiveness, and scholarly excellence.

- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other schools and departments.

Faculty Management:

- Recruit, mentor, and retain highly qualified faculty members.

- Conduct faculty evaluations, promotions, and performance reviews.

- Facilitate faculty development programs, research, and publications.

- Encourage faculty participation in national and international legal forums and conferences.

Student Development:

- Oversee student academic progress, discipline, and engagement.

- Promote legal aid, moot court, internships, and other experiential learning initiatives.

- Strengthen alumni relationships and mentorship programs.

- Support student placement, career counselling, and bar exam readiness.

Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance:

- Ensure full compliance with UGC, BCI, and NAAC accreditation requirements.

- Prepare reports and documentation for audits, inspections, and accreditations.

Strategic and Operational Management:

- Develop and implement the School's strategic plan in alignment with the university's goals.

- Manage the annual budget, resources, and infrastructure of the School.

- Initiate partnerships with legal firms, courts, government agencies, and international institutions.

- Enhance the visibility and reputation of the School through outreach and branding efforts.

Research & Innovation:

- Promote cutting-edge research in legal studies and interdisciplinary fields.

- Facilitate the publication of research in peer-reviewed journals and law reviews.

- Encourage faculty and students to participate in funded research and consultancy projects.

Desirable Experience:

- Experience with NAAC/NIRF/BCI accreditation processes.

- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary or multi-program law schools.

- Demonstrated leadership in launching new programs, building partnerships, and mobilizing resources.

Skills & Attributes:

- Visionary leadership and strong academic orientation.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- High level of integrity and ethical standards.

- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.

- Ability to lead, inspire, and manage diverse teams.