Role Summary
The Director – MBA is responsible for the academic leadership, strategic planning, administration, and overall performance of the MBA program. The role ensures academic excellence, accreditation compliance, faculty effectiveness, student success, and industry engagement, aligning the program with institutional goals.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
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Oversee curriculum design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the MBA program
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Ensure compliance with AICTE / University / Accreditation norms
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Monitor academic quality, teaching standards, and learning outcomes
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Promote research, publications, and consultancy among faculty
Administration & Operations
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Manage day-to-day operations of the MBA department
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Prepare and control department budgets and resource allocation
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Oversee faculty recruitment, appraisal, mentoring, and development
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Ensure proper documentation, audits, and statutory submissions
Admissions & Marketing
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Support admission planning, intake targets, and marketing strategies
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Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to enhance student enrollment
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Participate in admission interviews, orientations, and outreach activities
Industry & Corporate Relations
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Build and maintain strong industry partnerships
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Strengthen internships, live projects, guest lectures, and MoUs
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Oversee training & placement activities for MBA students
Student Development
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Ensure effective student mentoring, discipline, and grievance handling
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Promote leadership, ethics, entrepreneurship, and holistic development
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Support co-curricular and extra-curricular initiatives
Strategic Planning
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Develop long-term strategies for program growth and rankings
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Introduce new specializations, certifications, and value-added programs
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Drive innovation in teaching-learning practices
Qualifications
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PhD in Management / Business Administration (preferred / mandatory as per norms)
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MBA / PGDM from a recognized institution
Experience
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10–15 years of academic experience, including leadership/administrative roles
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Proven experience in MBA program management and accreditation processes
Skills & Competencies
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Strong academic and administrative leadership
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Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Knowledge of AICTE, NBA, NAAC frameworks
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Industry networking and placement exposure