Vice Chancellor

Job Description

Vice Chancellor

Key Purpose of the Job:

To lead and manage the university, ensuring that its academic, administrative and financial operations are carried out efficiently and in compliance with regulating bodies

Eligibility & Experience

• A distinguished academic background with at least 10 years of experience as a professor or in an equivalent senior research/academic/administrative position.
• Experience requirements may vary slightly in accordance with UGC norms, university statutes, and state government regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Providing strategic leadership and serving on various statutory bodies, councils, and committees of the University.
• Reviewing, developing, and strengthening academic programs, budgets, policies, and institutional frameworks.
• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with other universities, academic institutions, industry bodies, government agencies, and the wider community.
• Ensuring fair allocation of resources and actively securing grants, funding, and collaborations.
• Supervising faculty and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, and addressing performance-related issues.
• Overseeing administrative functions, including preparation of statutory and strategic reports.
• Representing the University at academic conferences, seminars, convocations, and other national and international forums.
• Building strong academic and research networks at national and global levels.
• Delivering keynote addresses and speeches at university events such as convocations, admissions open days, and official ceremonies.
• Ensuring the maintenance of high academic standards, institutional integrity, and protection of academic freedom.

Essential Qualifications & Competencies

• A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and university administration.
• A strong and consistent record of scholarship, research publications, and academic contributions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Proven capability to analyse and solve complex academic and administrative challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Ability to think strategically, respond effectively to the media, and represent the University professionally.
• A personable, ethical, and professional approach to leadership.
• Strong networking, organizational, and administrative skills.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply as per university norms and within the stipulated timeline.

Selection Process-

• Interested Candidate can share cv