Questions for candidates Dean of Academics

Overview of the Role:
As a new Skills University aligned to the provisions of the new National Education Policy, 2020, we are looking for highly motivated and self-driven individuals designated to be the chief administrative officer responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the University within the policies, directions and plans of the university as a whole. The individual will be responsible for managing the administrative operations of the university, including facilities, contracts and grants, budgetary and financial management, academic personnel, student affairs and human resources.

Desired Candidate Profile:
• Masters Degree in any field from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an
accredited foreign university
• Ph.D. holders shall be given preference
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Academics/ Academic Administration at senior level
positions in educational institutions in the country and abroad
• Project management experience and/ or training, along with strong organizational and
process design skills
• Supervisory experience and strong understanding and competence in human resource
administration
• Demonstrated ability to take on complex issues and provide creative solutions

Responsibilities:
• Offer administrative counsel and guidance to the university leadership, department chairs,
directors and academic department managers on a routine basis
• Play a key role in long-term planning, priorities setting and resource allocation
• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for the non-academic administration of the
university and its departments including budget and finance, human resources and
departmental staffing, facilities planning and management, student affairs, and information
technology and reporting
• In collaboration with department chairs, the Dean shall establish expectations and provide
oversight and direction for the work of the academic department managers
• Should evidence an effective, flexible, and well-disciplined approach to leading and managing
the administration of the university
• Perform with the highest levels of integrity, transparency and excellence and model those
expectations for the other

• Demonstrate an earnest commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives
by actively contributing to efforts to foster an academic workplace climate that is welcoming, supportive and creates a sense of belonging for all

Key Competencies:
• Intellectually curious and engaged, and provide thoughtful, energetic administrative
leadership
• Ability to lead and manage a team with various types of expertise
• Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to influence/ persuade all levels of staff
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience, as well as, tact,
discretion and the ability to multi-task
• Possess a keen interest in, and enthusiasm for, the overall workings and philosophy of higher
education

Compensation:
• Annual Gross from 10 – 12 Lacs per annum. Incentives and bonuses are separate.

Locations:
• Singtam (East Sikkim)