Joint Registrar – Academics
Location: Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bengaluru
Role Overview
The Joint Registrar – Academics will support the Registrar in the effective administration, coordination, and governance of all academic operations of the University. The role is critical in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining academic integrity, and enabling seamless coordination across academic and administrative stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Administration & Governance
- Assist the Registrar in planning, administering, and monitoring all academic operations of the University.
- Ensure strict compliance with UGC, AICTE, University statutes, ordinances, regulations, and other statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with Deans, Heads of Departments, Examination Section, and statutory bodies on academic matters.
- Support implementation and monitoring of academic policies, regulations, SOPs, and quality frameworks.
Examinations & Records
- Oversee academic processes including admissions, enrolment, examinations, assessments, moderation, results processing, and certifications.
- Supervise maintenance of academic records such as student data, transcripts, migration certificates, degree verification, and related documentation.
- Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of academic data and records.
Compliance, Audits & Accreditation
- Maintain evidence, documentation, and data required for internal/external audits, accreditation, and ranking exercises.
- Coordinate academic data submissions for statutory bodies, accreditation agencies, and regulatory reviews.
- Track compliance timelines and ensure timely submissions and approvals.
Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare and present monthly/quarterly academic reports for the Registrar, Academic Council, and other statutory committees.
- Act as a key coordination point between Registrar's Office and academic units for follow-up and closure of action items.
- Support decision-making through accurate data analysis and reporting.
Required Skills & Competencies
Hard Skills
- Strong understanding of Higher Education regulatory frameworks (UGC, AICTE, statutory councils).
- In-depth knowledge of examination systems and academic processes.
- Experience in policy drafting, SOP creation, and academic documentation.
- Strong data management, record-keeping, and compliance tracking skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (faculty, students, administrators).
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong coordination, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and ethical conduct.
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple academic deadlines and competing priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Postgraduate degree (preferably in Education, Management, or related discipline).
- Significant experience in academic administration within a University or higher education institution.
- Prior experience working closely with regulatory bodies, accreditation processes, and examination systems is highly desirable.
Key Deliverables
- Timely and compliant execution of all academic processes.
- Accurate academic records and documentation.
- Successful completion of audits, accreditations, and statutory reviews.
- Periodic academic reports and dashboards for leadership and committees.
Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in academic administration within a University or Higher Education Institution?
- Do you have hands-on experience managing academic processes such as admissions, enrolment, examinations, results processing, academic records, and certifications?
- Have you worked with Higher Education regulatory bodies and compliance requirements such as UGC, AICTE, statutory councils, accreditation, or academic audits?
- What is your highest educational qualification?
- What is your current salary?
- What is your notice period?
Location:
- Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka (Required)
Work Location: In person
