Assistant Director – GSFA

Job Description

Assistant Director – GSFA

Chandigarh University

Position Title: Assistant Director – GSFA

Department: Global School of Finance & Accounting (GSFA)

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required:

10+ Years (Industry + Education Experience Mandatory)

Qualification:

• Master’s Degree in Management, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• Ph.D. preferred
• Strong exposure to both industry and academic environments

Role Overview:

Chandigarh University is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and industry-oriented professional for the role of Assistant Director – Global School of Finance & Accounting (GSFA). The candidate will be responsible for leading academic operations, strengthening industry collaborations, driving student engagement initiatives, and managing departmental administration while ensuring excellence in teaching-learning practices and industry alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise academic and administrative operations of GSFA
• Develop strong industry collaborations for internships, training, placements, certifications, and live projects
• Coordinate with faculty, students, and university departments for smooth operational functioning
• Lead student engagement activities including workshops, seminars, guest lectures, industrial visits, and events
• Support curriculum enhancement aligned with current industry trends and professional requirements
• Mentor students for career development, employability, and professional growth
• Ensure departmental compliance with university policies, quality standards, and accreditation requirements
• Monitor departmental performance, reporting, documentation, and process improvements
• Support admissions, outreach activities, branding initiatives, and strategic planning
• Build a professional, industry-oriented, and student-centric learning ecosystem within the department

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Industry networking and collaboration expertise
• Strong understanding of academic administration and student management
• Problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced academic environment

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of combined experience in industry and higher education
• Experience in managing academic operations or departmental leadership roles
• Strong industry exposure with professional network and collaborations
• Prior university/educational institution experience preferred
• Immediate joiners preferred