Program Director - CSE/EEE
Growqai · Pune · onsite · Posted 43d ago
Not disclosed10–12 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
About Company
A leading multidisciplinary university with over 44 years of academic legacy, offering 150+ future-ready programmes across 14 specialised schools to 25,000+ students. Known for strong industry connections, global collaborations with 40+ international universities, and a research-driven, values-based approach to holistic education and leadership development.
Key Skills & Competencies (ATS-Optimized)
Academic & Leadership Skills:
Desired Qualifications & Experience
A leading multidisciplinary university with over 44 years of academic legacy, offering 150+ future-ready programmes across 14 specialised schools to 25,000+ students. Known for strong industry connections, global collaborations with 40+ international universities, and a research-driven, values-based approach to holistic education and leadership development.
Key Skills & Competencies (ATS-Optimized)
Academic & Leadership Skills:
- Academic leadership & program management
- Curriculum development & review
- Timetable & examination coordination
- Teaching & pedagogical oversight (lectures, practicals, tutorials)
- Quality assurance & NAAC/NIRF alignment
- IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) coordination
- Student mentorship & academic support
- Research supervision & guided projects
- Industry-academia collaboration & employability initiatives
- Strategic planning & institutional governance
- Leadership & team management
- Strategic decision-making & problem-solving
- Stakeholder engagement (faculty, students, administration)
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) & conflict resolution
- Event coordination (workshops, training, orientation)
- Academic administration & policy implementation
- Higher education management
- Accreditation frameworks (NAAC, NIRF, NBA)
- Curriculum mapping & outcomes-based education (OBE)
- Research methodology & publication ethics
- Digital learning tools & LMS platforms
- Academic Leadership & Program Management:
- Serve as academic head, overseeing academic/administrative functions of the Unit/Department.
- Develop & execute Academic Plans, including sessional planning, timetable management, and examination coordination.
- Supervise teaching activities (lectures, practicals, tutorials) per workload & academic calendar.
- Ensure quality, relevance & currency of academic offerings through periodic reviews & continuous improvement.
- Maintain curriculum integrity with timely, effective course delivery.
- Student Development & Academic Support:
- Promote student engagement via academic & skill-based use of university facilities.
- Organize training programs, workshops & skill development initiatives to boost employability.
- Mentor students, support student bodies, and facilitate communication with students & parents.
- Ensure inclusive, equitable examination processes upholding academic integrity.
- Quality Assurance & Institutional Contribution:
- Lead IQAC activities to support NAAC accreditation & institutional excellence.
- Foster research culture by guiding students in real-time projects & collaborative research.
- Align academic programs with industry needs for career readiness, entrepreneurship, or higher studies.
- Support admissions, counseling, orientation, and resolution of academic/non-academic student concerns.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with senior leadership, faculty & admin teams to align goals with institutional vision.
- Resolve academic/operational issues promptly and equitably.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
- Ph.D. from a Top-50 nationally ranked institution (NIRF) or top-ranked global institution (QS/other recognized rankings).
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience, preferably at Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor level.
- Demonstrated academic & research reputation at national level.
- Proven administrative experience in academic leadership or departmental management.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning & decision-making abilities.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ), interpersonal & negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse academic, cultural & administrative stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving & team-building skills.
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Skills
Academic leadership program managementAccreditation frameworks NAAC NIRF NBACurriculum development reviewCurriculum mapping outcomes-based education OBEDigital learning tools LMS platformsIndustry-academia collaboration employability initiativesIQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell coordinationQuality assurance NAAC NIRF alignmentResearch methodology publication ethicsResearch supervision guided projectsStrategic planning institutional governanceStudent mentorship academic supportTeaching pedagogical oversightTimetable examination coordinationHigher Education Management