Campus Director

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

• 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
  • Strong exposure to industry-integrated curriculum and placement-driven models
  • Ability to balance academic rigor with operational efficiency
  • Visionary leader with a hands-on approach to execution