Assistant Director; Coordinator - Undergraduate Studies in Economics

Position: Assistant Director (Coordinator) - Undergraduate Studies in Economics
Job Title:

Deputy Manager (Coordinator) - Undergraduate Studies in Economics

Reports to:

Head of Department – Economics

Location:

Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat
Experience (in years):  Minimum 12 years
Nature of work:  Full Time

About Ashoka:  

About the Department of Economics:
The Department of Economics at Ashoka University has 34 permanent faculty members, with research and teaching interests that span a broad range of fields which include economic theory, game theory, behavioral economics, experimental economics, theoretical and empirical macroeconomics, monetary economics, economic growth, development economics, time-series econometrics and different areas of applied microeconomics and financial economics.
The department offers a major in Economics and interdisciplinary majors in Economics & Finance, Economics & History, and in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE). At the graduate level, the department offers MA in Economics and Ph.D. in Economics. This website () provides more information about those programs, the faculty, and the department's research activities.

About the Role
The Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies in Economics, will serve as the primary academic advisor
and administrative anchor for the undergraduate Economics programme at Ashoka University. The
role involves guiding students across Economics Major/Minor/Concentration/PPE and
interdisciplinary pathways (including Economics & Finance, Economics & Public Policy, Economics & History, and upcoming programmes) to effectively navigate the programme's sequential and modular structure. The incumbent will provide academic counselling, ensure alignment with degree requirements, liaise with relevant university offices, and actively participate in undergraduate teaching. This role requires a professional economist with strong pedagogical commitment, student engagement capabilities, and administrative acumen.

Academic Advising & Student Counselling
1. Serve as the primary academic advisor for all undergraduate students pursuing Economics-related pathways (Major, Minor, Concentration, PPE, and interdisciplinary programmes).
2. Guide students in:
o Navigating the sequential and modular structure of the Economics curriculum.
o Efficiently managing course sequencing requirements.
o Balancing Major/Minor requirements with Foundational Courses (FCs), interdisciplinary components, and co-curricular obligations.
o Planning long-term academic trajectories aligned with their goals.
3. Design and implement proactive strategies to identify and counsel academically struggling students.
4. Provide structured, patient, and empathetic engagement to support informed academic decision-making.
5. Ensure students understand academic rules, progression requirements, and implications of course choices.

Programme Oversight & Coordination
1. Serve as the visible academic face of the Department for undergraduate programme-related communication, outreach, and dissemination.
2. Communicate clear vision for the undergraduate Economics programme to the student body.
3. Contribute to strengthening programme coherence, academic rigor, and student experience.
4. Demonstrate sustained interest in the pedagogy of economics and undergraduate learning.
5. Support the smooth launch and integration of new interdisciplinary majors.

Cross-Functional Liaison
1. Coordinate with key university offices including:
o Office of Academic Affairs (OAA)
o Office of Examinations (OoE)
o Office of Learning Support (OLS)
o Other relevant offices as required
2. Facilitate smooth administrative processes related to student progression, academic
compliance, and programme delivery.
3. Support student progression, academic compliance, and resolution of administrative issues.

Administrative Responsibilities
1. Oversee structured implementation of the undergraduate Economics programme.
2. Monitor adherence to sequencing and progression norms.
3. Support coordination of academic records, course approvals, and related administrative processes
4. Work closely with the HoD, Economics, and OAA to ensure programme effectiveness and student success.

Required Qualifications , Skills, and Abilities:
1. A PhD is preferred. However, candidates with a Master's degree and a demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching and commitment to student development will also be considered.
2. Intended for a professional economist with deep understanding of the academic structure of the programme.
3. Requires strong pedagogical commitment and student engagement orientation.
4. Involves substantial administrative responsibility alongside teaching.
5. Not suitable for individuals with heavy research commitments, as there is no expectation of research output.

Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities:
1. Student-centred with empathy and patience
2. Strong academic credibility in Economics
3. Clear, structured thinker with systems orientation
4. Proactive in identifying and supporting struggling students
5. Committed to undergraduate teaching and pedagogy
6.…