Job Title: Director - Centre for Online & Distance Education (CODE)

Location: Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan, India

Reports To: Vice Chancellor

About the University

Mody University of Science and Technology is a leading private university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and women's education. The University is expanding its footprint in digital and flexible learning through its Centre for Online & Distance Education (CODE), aiming to deliver high-quality, accessible education aligned with national priorities and global standards.

Position Overview

The Director - CODE will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of the University's online and distance education initiatives. The role is pivotal in building a robust digital education ecosystem, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving growth in learner enrollment, engagement, and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Growth

- Develop and execute a roadmap for CDOE aligned with the University's vision.

- Identify and launch market-relevant online degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

- Drive student enrollment growth through innovative program offerings and outreach.

2. Academic Governance & Program Development

- Lead curriculum design and delivery for online and distance programs in line with NEP 2020.

- Ensure academic rigor, industry relevance, and learner-centric pedagogy.

- Promote blended and experiential learning approaches.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

- Ensure compliance with University Grants Commission (UGC-DEB) norms and other applicable bodies.

- Lead approvals, audits, and accreditation processes for online programs.

- Establish internal quality assurance mechanisms.

4. Digital Infrastructure & Innovation

- Oversee selection and optimization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital tools.

- Drive adoption of emerging technologies such as AI-enabled learning, analytics, and virtual labs.

- Ensure seamless digital delivery and scalability of programs.

5. Faculty & Capability Building

- Recruit and mentor faculty for online teaching excellence.

- Conduct training programs on digital pedagogy and instructional design.

- Encourage research and innovation in online education.

6. Student Success & Experience

- Design and implement robust student lifecycle support (admissions, onboarding, mentoring, assessments, and placements).

- Monitor student engagement, retention, and performance metrics.

- Strengthen career services for online learners.

7. Industry Collaboration & Outreach

- Build partnerships with industry, edtech platforms, and global institutions.

- Promote programs through digital marketing, corporate tie-ups, and alumni networks.

- Explore internationalization opportunities for online education.

8. Administration & Financial Management

- Manage budgets, resource allocation, and revenue targets for CDOE.

- Ensure operational efficiency across academic, administrative, and technical teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

- Ph.D. from a recognized university.

- Minimum 15 years of academic experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles (Dean/Director/Head).

- Proven experience in distance/online education and program management.

- Strong understanding of UGC-DEB regulations and online education frameworks.

Desirable:

- Experience in scaling online programs in a university setting.

- Exposure to NAAC/NBA accreditation processes.

- Industry collaboration experience and international academic exposure.

- Research publications in reputed journals.