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Assistant Dean

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India, West Bengal, Kolkata Full-Time On-site
Posted 3 weeks ago Apply by April 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Dean (Academic Administration)


Position Summary

The Assistant Dean of Academic Administration provides operational leadership for the

administrative functions of the institution. This role ensures efficient management of resources,

compliance with policies and regulations, and alignment of administrative operations with the

institution’s academic mission and strategic goals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with academic leadership to support teaching, learning, and research objectives.
  • Facilitating industry development and institutional collaborations for creating a competitive
  • edge
  • Ensure institutional compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Support accreditation, audits, and institutional reporting requirements.
  • Advise senior leadership on administrative risk management and compliance matters.
  • Represent the institution in administrative and professional forums as required.
  • Designing and updating curriculum in line with current academic trends and industry
  • requirements
  • Preparing and reviewing academic content, teaching plans, and assessments.
  • Monitoring academic progress and course delivery
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
  • Ensure a safe, functional, and sustainable campus environment.


Qualifications Required

  • Master’s degree in Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration,
  • Education Management, or a related field.
  • Significant progressive experience in administrative operations, preferably in an educational
  • institutions.
  • Demonstrated decision-making and organizational skills.


Preferred

  • Experience working in higher education or complex institutional environments.
  • Bengali and currently living in Kolkata.
  • Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory frameworks.


Skills & Competencies

  • Analytical acumen and problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage change and work with cross-functional teams
  • High ethical standards and professionalism

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