Dean-School of Management

Job Description

Job Title

Dean-School of Management

Reporting To

Vice Chancellor

Location Gurugram

Primary Purpose:

The Dean will be the highest-ranking official at the School of Management reporting to the Vice Chancellor. S/he will occupy a strategic leadership position; with the responsibility of building a world class management institution in India and achieve high rankings by focusing on development of high-quality education. S/he will be required to develop & facilitate broad range of institutional linkages with multiple stakeholders-students, faculty, staff and industry to accomplish the following objectives.

- Create an institution which seamlessly imbibes modern and futuristic methods of education and learning.
- Attract and mentor faculties that have global orientation with pragmatic approach towards Indian pedagogy.
- Create a research led/ industry partnership environment, where faculties and student flourish alike and pave way for future leaders and business incubators.
- Lead the way and collaborate for technology led intervention in all the spheres of education i.e. Digitalization and Automation.
- Continuously strive to achieve high rank YoY in the bona fide systems of rankings at the national & international level.
- In addition to leading School of Management, the incumbent will also collaborate with Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Executive Education programs in the areas of management.

The Five-year plan:

- Focus on entrepreneurial learning environment.
- Hire aspirational faculty.
- Transformation of education by leveraging; technology, experiential learning, providing wide canvas to faculties and produce leaders.

Key Result Areas

The specific duties and areas of responsibility for the founder Dean will include providing academic leadership and administrative control of the School of Management:

- Responsible for the academic development of the school.
- Dynamic curriculum and modules development based on Industry needs.
- Conceptualize and promote interdisciplinary learning.
- Encourage research focused on new concepts and business practices.
- Identify and attract best in class faculty.
- Continuous development of faculty through Faculty Development Programs.
- Corporate Engagement for student opportunities, development of course design and project-based learning, faculty exposure and involvement, research and consulting projects
- Develop and manage academic collaborations with leading international management schools.
- Encourage research and publications by the faculty.

Administrative responsibilities:

- General supervision and control over the affairs of the School; leadership, management and development of the School and the realization of its stated mission
- Develop the plans for the growth of the School consistent with the vision, mission & goals of the University

The Dean will be the principal academic and administrative officer of the School of Management.

- H/She will participate in the appointment of Faculty.
- Is Responsible for the strategies of the School and developing programs to meet the new market requirements.

The Dean is expected to ensure that the provisions of the Rules of the university are duly observed and implemented; and, he/she shall have all powers in this regard.

- Exercise all other powers as may be delegated to him/her by the Vice Chancellor /Governing Council.
- Exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Rules and Regulations/Management.
- Coordination
- Coordinate with the other Schools for the use of common resources
- With Industry/ Corporates/ Government for development of Industrial Practice School

Qualification

- Highly accomplished Academician from a University of repute in India/Globally.
- PhD or post-doctoral research from QS Top 200 universities

Experience

- Academician and administrator of highest repute; with 15-20 years of experience and demonstrated track record in leading, building & managing management institution(s) & academic departments in India or abroad.
- Distinguished track record in academic leadership, institution building, and administration, with the minimum five years served at the rank of Professor.
- Experience of international teaching or research (global recognition as a Researcher / PhD or Post Doctorate) would be an advantage.
- Experience of teaching in new age and stable environment, with knack for technology/digital interventions.
- The incumbent should have proven track record or evidence of building an institution of excellence.
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration that facilitates development and building of an efficiently managed institution.
- Inspirational to students and faculties alike, ability to create acceptance and lead with examples.
- Well networked with schools of excellence for attracting faculties and forging partnerships.
- Featured in international journals with experience of sponsored research and administration.
- Conversant with management education and should be able to work with NEP
- Visionary, to be able to assess the future of management education in the next 5 to 10 years.
- An aspirational teacher at heart who can inspire faculties with efficient administrative skills to take everyone along and drive his/her team to go for that extra mile.
- Manage international accreditation process and compliance.
- Teaching and research experience in international universities.
- Visibility in International academic forums and societies.
- Excellent student connects both inside and outside the classrooms.
- Proficient in the use of Technology in teaching/learning and all processes.
- Well known academician in his/her subject area.
- Well networked with proven track record of collaborations with institutes of excellence, research organizations and industries.
- Member/Fellow of International Society(s).
- Experience of sponsored research/industrial consultancy/ executive education.
- High quality research with a large number of citations and high H-Index.
- Have led a department/school in similar capacity or at Associate Dean level.
- Conversant with regulatory bodies requirements.
- Willing to work for institution building.

Competencies

- Highly articulate with excellent communication skills.
- Team builder, agile, and adaptable with good Interpersonal skills.
- Inspiring and aspirational.
- Lead as an example.
- Aspirational, enthusiastic and inspirational.
- Meticulous & systematic in meeting the management objectives.
- Strong visionary and a strategic thinker.
- Strong influencing and motivating skills.
- Exhibit self-awareness and personal management skills.
- Analytical problem solver, effective facilitator and decision maker.
- Result oriented, resourceful and self-starter.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- An effective administrator.

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