Advisor-Academic Institutions

20 hours ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India SRM University Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Job Description: Advisor Academic Institutions

Position Title

Advisor – Academic Institutions

Reports To Board of Trustees

Job Purpose

To provide strategic guidance, academic leadership, and advisory support to ensure excellence in teaching, research, governance, and overall institutional development across academic institutions under the group/university.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Academic Advisory

Advise on academic policies, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogy to align with national/international standards.

Guide institutions in accreditation, rankings, and regulatory compliance (NAAC, NBA, UGC, AICTE, international bodies).

Recommend new programs, courses, and research areas based on industry and societal needs.

Provide expertise in faculty development, research culture, and student-centric learning.

Governance & Institutional Development

Support the governing council/board in policy-making and governance.

Review institutional performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

Advise on collaborations with national/international universities and industry partners.

Mentor academic leaders (Deans, HODs, Principals) to strengthen leadership pipelines.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and statutory requirements.

Guide institutions in preparing for audits, inspections, and accreditation visits.

Recommend systems for monitoring academic quality, student outcomes, and faculty performance.

Research & Innovation

Promote research excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer.

Advise on establishing research centers, incubation hubs, and industry partnerships.

Support grant proposals, funding opportunities, and global research collaborations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key liaison between management, faculty, students, and regulatory bodies.

Build academic partnerships with universities, research councils, and industry leaders.

Represent the institution at academic forums, government bodies, and international platforms.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong academic background with proven leadership in higher education.

Deep understanding of regulatory bodies (UGC, NAAC, AICTE, international standards).

Strategic thinking, policy development, and institutional governance.

Ability to mentor academic leaders and guide organizational transformation.

Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Minimum 20+ years of academic/administrative experience in reputed universities/colleges.

Proven track record in academic leadership, governance, and institutional development.

Experience in international collaborations, research, and accreditations preferred.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Accreditation scores and rankings achieved (NAAC/NBA/NIRF/international).

New academic programs introduced and successfully launched.

Faculty development initiatives and retention of top talent.

Growth in research output (publications, patents, funded projects).

Successful industry/university partnerships established.

Student outcomes – placements, entrepreneurship, global opportunities.


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