Campus Director (Solapur)

Job Title: Campus Director

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Institute: Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Campus Director to lead the institution’s academic and administrative excellence. This role is ideal for experienced academic leaders currently serving as Dean / Associate Dean / Senior Academic Leader at premier institutions (IIMs, IITs, or top B-Schools) who are ready to transition into a strategic leadership position.

The Campus Director will be responsible for end-to-end campus management, including academic delivery, faculty performance, student outcomes, industry interface, and administrative operations, ensuring alignment with PIBM’s industry-integrated education model.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

- Provide overall leadership and direction for the campus in alignment with institutional vision and growth plans
- Drive academic excellence, innovation, and industry integration across programs (MBA/PGDM)
- Develop and execute long-term strategies for institutional growth, rankings, and brand positioning
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies (AICTE, NBA, NAAC, etc.)

2. Academic Leadership & Coordination

- Oversee curriculum design, delivery, and continuous improvement aligned with industry needs
- Monitor academic planning including timetables, course completion, and quality of delivery
- Ensure effective implementation of experiential learning, live projects, and corporate interface
- Track academic KPIs such as student performance, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness
- Mentor Program Directors, HODs, and faculty for academic excellence

3. Faculty Management & Development

- Lead faculty recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
- Set and review faculty KRAs including teaching, research, consulting, and industry engagement
- Promote research culture, publications, and case development
- Facilitate faculty training, FDPs, and industry exposure initiatives

4. Student Experience & Outcomes

- Ensure high standards of student discipline, engagement, and academic progression
- Oversee student mentoring, counseling, and grievance redressal mechanisms
- Drive placement readiness, employability skills, and corporate exposure
- Collaborate with placement team to strengthen outcomes and recruiter relationships

5. Industry Interface & Corporate Relations

- Strengthen partnerships with corporates for internships, placements, guest sessions, and live projects
- Enhance institute’s visibility and credibility among industry stakeholders
- Facilitate advisory boards and industry-academia collaboration initiatives

6. Non-Academic & Administrative Leadership

- Oversee campus operations including infrastructure, hostel, transport, and student services
- Ensure smooth functioning of administrative departments (HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, etc.)
- Drive operational efficiency and process improvements across departments
- Handle crisis management, compliance, and governance-related matters

7. Performance Management & Reporting

- Define and monitor KPIs for academic and administrative teams
- Conduct regular reviews of departments including academics, placements, and operations
- Present periodic reports to management on performance, challenges, and growth initiatives

8. Branding, Admissions & Outreach

- Support admissions strategy to attract high-quality students
- Represent the institute in external forums, conferences, and academic networks
- Strengthen alumni engagement and institutional branding initiatives

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

- PhD or equivalent in Management or related field
- MBA/PGDM from premier institutions (IIMs/IITs/Top B-Schools preferred)

Experience

- 15–20+ years of experience in academia/management education
- Minimum 5–8 years in leadership roles such as Dean/Associate Dean/Director
- Proven track record in academic administration, faculty leadership, and institutional growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Currently in or previously held a Dean/Associate Dean role at a reputed B-School
- Robust exposure to industry-integrated curriculum and placement-driven models
- Ability to balance academic rigor with operational efficiency
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