Assistant Director - Coordination & Strategy Management Cell
Job Description
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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