Assistant director - coordination & strategy management cell

About the Role:-
Chandigarh University is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional for the role of Associate Director – Coordination & Strategy Management Cell.
The incumbent will play a key role in monitoring institutional performance, tracking strategic initiatives, managing KPI dashboards, and delivering data-driven insights to support leadership decision-making. This position is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in data analytics, strategic planning, MIS, quality assurance, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:-
Strategic Performance Monitoring
Monitor institutional KPIs and performance dashboards on a regular basis.
Identify emerging risks, performance gaps, and operational concerns through data analysis.
Track performance trends and provide timely recommendations for corrective action.
Dashboard & Data Management
Maintain and update strategic dashboards and milestone trackers.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting systems.
Validate information received from multiple departments before reporting.
Analytics & Executive Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
Develop executive summaries, analytical reports, and decision-support documents.
Conduct trend analysis, variance analysis, and performance benchmarking.
Strategic Planning Support
Track progress of institutional initiatives and strategic projects.
Support annual planning and review exercises through data-driven insights.
Contribute to performance evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Research & Intelligence
Monitor developments in higher education, accreditation, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
Prepare concise intelligence briefs highlighting implications for institutional strategy and performance.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with academic and administrative departments for data collection and reporting.
Coordinate reporting timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines.
Eligibility Criteria:-
Education
Ph. D. or Postgraduate Degree in Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Education Administration, Operations Research, or a related discipline.
MBA will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Planning, MIS & Reporting, Business/Data Analytics, Institutional Research, Quality Assurance, Performance Monitoring, or related functions.
Required Skills:-
Technical Skills
Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, COUNTIFS, SUMIFS)
KPI Monitoring & Reporting
Dashboard Management
Data Validation & Reconciliation
Trend & Variance Analysis
Executive Reporting
Risk Assessment & Performance Tracking
Preferred Skills
Power BI
Tableau
Looker Studio
Data Visualization
AI Tools for Reporting & Analytics
Institutional MIS Platforms
Desired Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Data-driven decision-making mindset
Excellent report-writing and presentation skills
Ability to work with large datasets and multiple stakeholders
Strong planning, coordination, and organizational abilities
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