Job position: Director Lucknow Campus
Location: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow (Gomti Nagar)
Reporting To: Vice Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management
Role Purpose:
The Director of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow Campus is responsible for the overall academic and operational excellence of the Lucknow campus and a member of the senior leadership team of the group of institutions. The role entails strategic leadership in academic quality, faculty development, student outcomes, institutional growth, brand visibility, regulatory compliance, Accreditation and Ranking and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent is expected to foster a culture of innovation, research, inclusion, and continuous improvement, aligned with the institute's vision of becoming a top-ranking business school in India and globally as well as the institution's principles of Student First and One Jaipuria. The role holder is also member of Board of Governance (BoG) and Board of Management (BoM) of the Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Provide strategic direction and academic leadership to all programs offered at the campus.
- Ensure continuous enhancement of curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching-learning practices in alignment with global management education standards.
- Oversee implementation of academic policies, program structures, and performance metrics across departments.
- Lead and oversee adaptation of academic programme including curriculum, assessment and pedagogy to new technologies including Artificial Intelligence
Faculty Management & Development
- Recruit, retain, and develop high-quality faculty with strong research and teaching credentials.
- Foster a student first and research-driven environment amongst faculty.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and support faculty through mentoring, FDPs, and recognition frameworks.
Admissions & Student Lifecycle Management
- Drive student enrolment and maintain the academic quality of intake as per institutional targets in coordination with central and campus admissions team.
- Promote a vibrant student life by enabling clubs, competitions, internships, and career development support
- Strengthen student discipline, engagement, and career readiness through structured mentorship and industry interface.
Placements & Industry Engagement
- Lead campus efforts for 100% placements with quality recruiters and growing compensation benchmarks in coordination with central and campus placement and training team.
- Develop strong corporate relationships for internships, projects, and guest lectures.
- Organize conclaves, leadership talks, and live industry engagements.
Accreditation, Rankings & Compliance
- Lead efforts to secure and maintain top national and international accreditations (e.g., NBA, NAAC, AACSB, AMBA) of the campus.
- Implement robust data and documentation processes to improve performance in NIRF, QS, FT etc
- Ensure regulatory compliance with AICTE and other statutory bodies.
Operational & Financial Oversight
- Ensure effective administration of infrastructure, technology, and campus resources.
- Propose and discuss annual campus budget with management in line with campus requirement. Oversee adherence to campus budget.
- Oversee safety, statutory compliance, and sustainability initiatives at the campus.
Branding & Institutional Visibility
- Represent the campus at key academic, industry, and community forums.
- Support digital and offline campaigns to enhance campus visibility, reputation, and admissions funnel.
- Promote faculty thought leadership and research impact through conferences and media presence.
Strategic Initiatives & Institutional Development
- Initiate academic partnerships, exchange programs, and internationalization efforts.
- Contribute to institution-wide initiatives including leadership programs, curriculum reform, and digital transformation.
- Nurture alumni engagement for mentoring, funding, and networking opportunities.
- Build and nurture a team of Academic leaders (Dean, Programme Director, Area Chair) at the campus
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Strategic and Academic Leadership
- Strong Decision-Making and Execution Orientation
- Faculty and Student-Centric Management
- Research Orientation and Accreditation Knowledge
- Technology and AI competency
- Data-Driven Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Communication and Institutional Branding
- High Emotional Intelligence and Team Building
- External Stakeholder Management (Academics, Corporate, Regulatory, Alumni)
Qualifications & Experience:
- Ph.D. in Management or related discipline from a reputed institution.
- Minimum 1520 years of academic experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Dean/Director) in a reputed B-School or University.
- Proven track record in faculty leadership, and industry-academia engagement.
- Strong academic research credentials
Experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments, including regulatory bodies, corporates, and parent institutions.
