Head – Academics & Administration

Job Description: Head – Academics & Administration

Location: KR Group of Institutions – Karur & Trichy

Role Overview

            The Head – Academics & Administration will provide strategic leadership and direction in academic planning, institutional administration, and quality assurance. The role involves overseeing academic excellence, faculty development, student services, and overall governance to ensure the institution maintains high educational standards and operational efficiency. The incumbent will act as a bridge between management, faculty, students, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead academic planning, curriculum development, and program implementation across departments.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and statutory requirements (AICTE, UGC, NAAC, etc.).
• Recruit, develop, and mentor faculty to achieve academic excellence.
• Implement effective student support services, mentoring, and counseling initiatives.
• Collaborate with Corporate Relations, Training & Placement, and other departments for holistic student development.

Expectations from Head – Academics & Administration

• Ensure academic rigor, discipline, and operational efficiency across the institution.
• Provide visionary leadership to align academic and administrative goals with institutional mission.
• Develop a student-centric environment focused on employability and holistic growth.
• Uphold the reputation of KR Group of Institutions as a center of quality education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of academic and administrative experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Track record of enhancing institutional rankings, research output, and student outcomes.
• Ability to foster collaborations with universities, industries, and government bodies.