Director Urgent Search

Role Purpose:

The Director of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Campus is responsible for the

overall academic and operational excellence of the Jaipur campus and a member of the senior

leadership team of the group of institutions. The role entails strategic leadership in academic

quality, faculty development, student outcomes, institutional growth, brand visibility,

regulatory compliance, Accreditation and Ranking and stakeholder engagement. The

incumbent is expected to foster a culture of innovation, research, inclusion, and continuous

improvement, aligned with the institute's vision of becoming a top-ranking business school in

India and globally as well as the institution's principles of "Student First" and "One

Jaipuria". The role holder is also member of Board of Governance (BoG) and Board of

Management (BoM) of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Quality Assurance

 Provide strategic direction and academic leadership to all programs offered at the

campus.

 Ensure continuous enhancement of curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching-learning

practices in alignment with global management education standards.

 Oversee implementation of academic policies, program structures, and performance

metrics across departments.

 Lead and oversee adaptation of academic programme including curriculum,

assessment and pedagogy to new technologies including Artificial Intelligence

Faculty Management & Development

 Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty with strong research and teaching

credentials.

 Foster a student first and research-driven environment amongst faculty.

 Conduct regular performance reviews and support faculty through mentoring, FDPs,

and recognition frameworks.

Admissions & Student Lifecycle Management

 Drive student enrolment and maintain the academic quality of intake as per

institutional targets in coordination with central and campus admissions team.

 Promote a vibrant student life by enabling clubs, competitions, internships, and career

development support

 Strengthen student discipline, engagement, and career readiness through structured

mentorship and industry interface.

Placements & Industry Engagement

 Lead campus efforts for 100% placements with quality recruiters and growing

compensation benchmarks in coordination with central and campus placement and

training team.

 Develop strong corporate relationships for internships, projects, and guest lectures.

 Organize conclaves, leadership talks, and live industry engagements.

Accreditation, Rankings & Compliance

 Lead efforts to secure and maintain top national and international accreditations (e.g.,

NBA, NAAC, AACSB).

 Implement robust data and documentation processes to improve performance in

NIRF, QS, FT etc

 Ensure regulatory compliance with AICTE and other statutory bodies.

Operational & Financial Oversight

 Ensure effective administration of infrastructure, technology, and campus resources.

 Propose and discuss annual campus budget with management in line with campus

requirement. Oversee adherence to campus budget.

 Oversee safety, statutory compliance, and sustainability initiatives at the campus.

Branding & Institutional Visibility

 Represent the campus at key academic, industry, and community forums.

 Support digital and offline campaigns to enhance campus visibility, reputation, and

admissions funnel.

 Promote faculty thought leadership and research impact through conferences and

media presence.

Strategic Initiatives & Institutional Development

 Initiate academic partnerships, exchange programs, and internationalization efforts.

 Contribute to institution-wide initiatives including leadership programs, curriculum

reform, and digital transformation.

 Nurture alumni engagement for mentoring, funding, and networking opportunities.

 Build and nurture a team of Academic leaders (Dean, Programme Director, Area

Chair) at the campus

Key Competencies & Skills:

 Strategic and Academic Leadership

 Strong Decision-Making and Execution Orientation

 Faculty and Student-Centric Management

 Research Orientation and Accreditation Knowledge

 Technology and AI competency

 Data-Driven Thinking and Problem-Solving

 Communication and Institutional Branding

 High Emotional Intelligence and Team Building

 External Stakeholder Management (Academics, Corporate, Regulatory, Alumni)

Qualifications & Experience:

 Ph.D. in Management or related discipline from a reputed institution.

 Minimum 15–20 years of academic experience with at least 5 years in a senior

leadership role (Dean/Director) in a reputed B-School or University.

 Proven track record in faculty leadership, and industry-academia engagement.

 Strong academic research credentials

 Experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments, including regulatory bodies,

corporates, and parent institutions.

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