Assistant registrar

Designation: Deputy Registrar / Assistant Registrar

Department: Registrar's Office

Reporting To: Registrar

The Deputy Registrar / Assistant Registrar – Research Administration is responsible for leading and managing the University's research administration functions, ensuring effective governance, regulatory compliance, and administrative support for research-related activities.

Role & Responsibilities:

The incumbent will oversee research grants administration, doctoral (Ph. D.) programs, fellowship administration research compliance, and coordination with statutory and regulatory bodies. The role requires close collaboration with faculty members, research scholars, funding agencies, and university leadership to strengthen the University's research ecosystem while ensuring adherence to institutional policies and government regulations. Demonstrated experience in administering research grants, Ph. D. programmes, research fellowships, and academic administration. Experience in coordinating with funding agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, DBT, AICTE, SERB, ICSSR, and other government funding organizations. Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies such as UGC, AICTE, and accreditation agencies including NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS, and THE is highly desirable. Proven experience in drafting university regulations, office orders, policy documents, statutory reports, and committee proceedings. Exposure to ERP-based university administration systems and digital document management is preferred.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Postgraduate degree with First Class or an equivalent grade from a recognized University. Minimum 15 years of administrative experience in reputed Higher Education Institutions. At least 8 years should be in the Registrar's Office of a large University.

Required Technical Competencies

Research Grants Administration Ph. D. Regulations and Administration Research Compliance & Governance University Administration Academic Records Management Committee & Statutory Meeting Coordination Policy Drafting and Documentation Government Correspondence ERP and Research Information Management Systems