Assistant Director – GSFA

Location: Mohali

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