Dean - School of Film & Media Studies

Alliance University is a Private University established in Karnataka State by Act No. 34 of the year 2010. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. Alliance University is a renowned university located on an extensive state-of-the-art campus in Bengaluru, offering a variety of degree courses. The University has baccalaureate concentrations, postgraduate offerings, doctoral degree programs, and several professional certificate programs.
- Job Title: Dean - School of Film & Media Studies
- Job Location: Bengaluru, India
- Educational Credentials: Any Postgraduate degree or equivalent.
- Work Experience: 10 - 15 years of prior relevant experience.
- Language Preferences: English, Hindi, and any other regional languages.
- Salary: Best in the industry

The Director - School of Film & Media Studies, is responsible for the academic operations of respective schools, resulting in student knowledge transfer and corporate preparedness. The role needs to work closely with faculty members, students, and the university administration to ensure the academic success and growth of their respective schools.

**Roles and responsibilities**:

- **Faculty Management**
- Prepare and implement the start date, faculty allocation, managing faculty work load, examination schedules (DSA, SEE, Reexaminations), setting of time tables for each section, internships, dissertations, industry visits, viva-voce, thesis submission etc., end date.
- Identify need for full-time/ visiting/ adjunct faculty wherever necessary.
- Ensure faculty members are aligned to take-up student interviews during admission process.
- Organize and promote faculty book launch sessions.
- Encourage and monitor participation of faculty in external and internal events (seminars, conferences or workshops).
- Plan and execute Faculty Upskilling initiatives and set up feedback mechanisms.
- Monitor faculty exit and faculty retentions.
- **Academic Activity and Monitoring**
- Determine the number of sections to be created for each course bearing in mind pertinent factors.
- Promote review of syllabi and curricula with inputs from industry experts and make course offerings robust.
- Ensure timely completion of syllabi.
- Identify and plan for industry academia interface - Guest lectures, plant/industry visits, CEO shadowing initiatives etc.
- Plan and execute student exchange programs and obtain required feedbacks from partner universities.
- Monitor all Student competitions, Co-Curricular club activities.
- Develop and enforce academic policies and procedures that govern the school's operations, including grading policies and academic integrity standards.
- Establish and engage advisory boards or committees comprised of industry experts, alumni, and other stakeholders to provide guidance and feedback on the school's programs.
- **Operations**
- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the school, aligning its goals with the university's mission and objectives.
- Develop and articulate the academic vision and goals for the school.
- Work closely with concerned departments and plan student activities through clubs and other relevant activities on a regular basis.
- Manage any escalations in student grievances and disciplinary cases
- Prepare and approve Budget Audits, Reports for Accreditations and Orientation Schedules
- Manage the budget and resources allocated to the school, ensuring efficient allocation and effective use of funds.
- Foster collaboration and interdisciplinary initiatives within the school and with other schools or academic units within the university.
- Build relationships with local communities, industries, and governmental bodies to align academic offerings with the needs of the region.
- Encourage internationalization by facilitating student and faculty exchange programs and collaborations with universities abroad.
- Coordinate with the Department of Student Support Services for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and competitions for students.

**Skills Required**:

- Strong commitment to and demonstrated skills for working with a diverse student
- and offering diverse and inclusive campus activities;
- Experience in handling emotional and psychological issues of students.
- Knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and management;
- Ability to lead and motivate students
- Good administrative & operational skills.
- Ability to organize and direct multiple activities simultaneously;
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
- Excellent communication skills.

**Note**: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.