Position Overview:

The Pro-Vice Chancellor serves towards excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation, and community engagement. The Pro-VC is responsible for aligning the universitys operations with UGC, AICTE, Pharmacy council of India, NBA, NAAC standards, while fostering a multidisciplinary, inclusive, and forward-looking academic environment across Engineering, science, Arts, Law & Management and related domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic & Administrative Leadership

- Provide visionary direction to diverse faculties such as Engineering, science, Arts, Law & Management and interdisciplinary studies.

- Champion curriculum innovation, outcome-based education (OBE), and CBCS frameworks.

- Promote research culture, publications, patents, and funded projects.

- Lead preparation for NAAC/NBA/ABET assessment, NIRF ranking, and other quality benchmarks.

Institutional Development

- Drive institutional growth aligned with NEP 2020, focusing on holistic and multidisciplinary education.

- Oversee faculty recruitment, development, and performance evaluation.

- Ensure integration of digital tools in teaching-learning and administrative processes.

Governance & Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with UGC (University) Regulations, AICTE, BCI, Pharmacy council of India, NAAC, NBA and other statutory bodies.

- Serve as Member of the Academic Council, Board of Management, and other statutory committees.

- Lead the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to ensure sustained institutional quality and accreditation readiness.

Student Success & Diversity

- Cultivate a student-centric ecosystem promoting equity, inclusion, employability, and life skills.

- Oversee student welfare, academic progression, and career support services.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

- Collaborate with the Finance Officer for budget planning and optimal resource allocation.

- Mobilize resources through research grants, industry collaboration, and philanthropic support.

External Engagement & Branding

- Represent the university in academic, governmental, and international forums.

- Strengthen alumni relations, industry linkages, and international partnerships.

Essential Qualifications (UGC Norms):

- A distinguished academician with a minimum of 10 years of experience as a Professor in a University or equivalent position in a reputed research/academic institution.

- Proven record of research, peer-reviewed publications, academic leadership, and administrative experience.

- Age preferably below 55 years at the time of application.

Desirable Attributes:

- Experience Served as Dean/Director-computer science engineering with latest technology and trends

- Experience in managing multidisciplinary institutions with NAAC & NBA accreditation (preferably A Grade or above).

- Knowledge of OBE, NBA (for engineering and Management), and NEP-aligned reforms.

- Familiarity with NIRF, QS/Times rankings, ABET accreditation and digital transformation in higher education.

- Demonstrated ability in institution-building, strategic planning, implementation and policy advocacy.