Lead – Faculty Relations

Job Title: Lead – Faculty Relations Location:University of Bristol – Mumbai Campus Reporting To:Director – Campus Operations, Quality Assurance & RegistrarRole Purpose The Lead – Faculty Relations is responsible for managing the end-to-end faculty lifecycle, ensuring an exceptional faculty experience from onboarding through engagement, performance support, and separation. The role acts as a key interface between faculty and administration, ensuring alignment with University of Bristol standards, regulatory requirements (UGC), and institutional objectives.Key Responsibilities 1. Faculty Lifecycle Management Manage faculty onboarding, induction, and orientation in alignment with University of Bristol (Home Campus) practices Ensure smooth joining processes, including documentation, contracts, and compliance Maintain faculty records, contracts, and service agreements 2. Faculty Engagement & Experience Develop and implement faculty engagement strategies to enhance satisfaction and retention Act as the first point of contact for faculty queries, concerns, and support Facilitate regular faculty feedback mechanisms and engagement forums 3. Academic Operations Support Coordinate with Academic Heads for faculty allocation, timetabling inputs, and workload planning Support faculty in academic delivery readiness (LMS access, teaching resources, scheduling) Ensure faculty alignment with academic policies, teaching standards, and quality benchmarks 4. Performance & Development Support faculty appraisal processes in coordination with Academic Leadership Track teaching effectiveness, student feedback, faculty attendance, and performance metrics Facilitate faculty development initiatives, training programs, and workshops 5. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with UGC regulations, employment norms, and institutional policies Maintain audit-ready documentation for faculty credentials, contracts, and workload Support accreditation processes and regulatory reporting requirements 6. International Faculty Coordination Coordinate onboarding and support for visiting and international faculty Collaborate with relevant departments for logistics, including travel, accommodation, and campus integration Ensure alignment with University of Bristol global academic standardsQualifications & Experience Master’s degree in Management, Education Administration, HR, or a related field 4–7 years of experience in faculty management, academic operations, or HR within higher education Experience working with international universities or transnational education models is preferredSkills & Competencies Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills Sound knowledge of UGC regulations and higher education compliance Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills High level of organization and attention to detail Data-driven approach with proficiency in ERP/LMS systems

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