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Ashoka University

Posted 5 Oct 2026

Manager - Office of Faculty

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Office of Faculty
Posted
5 Oct 2026

About the role

Location: Sonipat, Haryana (Delhi-NCR) Department: Office of Faculty Reports To: Director, Office of Faculty Role Type: Full-time Experience: 4-6 years ABOUT THE ROLE The Manager, Office of Faculty, will support the administrative and operational functioning of the office, helping ensure that systems, processes, and support services are efficient, well-coordinated, and responsive to faculty needs. The role involves close day-to-day engagement with faculty administrative requirements, onboarding, and institutional data, working alongside HR, Finance, IT, and other administrative departments. Within six months, you will be independently managing routine faculty operations and contributing to ongoing improvements in office systems and processes. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support faculty administrative and operational services, coordinating operational planning across the office and continuously improving administrative systems, policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure timely resolution and follow-up of day-to-day faculty administrative requirements.
  • Support the onboarding and induction of new and visiting faculty, ensuring a smooth and well-organised transition into the University.
  • Support implementation of a Faculty-Specific ERP system and identify efficient technology to collect and safeguard faculty data required for accreditations, rankings, reviews, and institutional reporting.
  • Build effective working relationships with HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and other administrative departments.
  • Serve as a reliable point of contact for faculty members on administrative and operational matters.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Qualifications
  • Education: Graduate degree in any discipline; a postgraduate qualification in management, administration, education, human resources, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience in administration, operations, or programme management.
  • Technical: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining dashboards and management reports to a high standard of accuracy; working knowledge of AI and automation systems and institutional data systems, with exposure to ERP implementation.
Who You Are
  • You stay on top of day-to-day faculty administrative requirements, following through on appointments, approvals, and onboarding steps until they are fully closed out.
  • You coordinate comfortably across HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement, and serve as a steady point of contact for faculty on administrative matters.
  • You look for ways to make existing systems and workflows more efficient, rather than treating processes as fixed once they're in place.
  • You are comfortable learning and helping implement new systems, such as a Faculty-Specific ERP, as the office's processes evolve.
ABOUT ASHOKA UNIVERSITY Ashoka University is India's premier interdisciplinary higher education and research-focused institution, offering world-class opportunities in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Established in 2014 by leaders, thinkers, academics, and philanthropists from diverse fields, it operates on a unique model of collective philanthropy, integrating exemplary governance standards with cutting-edge pedagogy and a faculty body of international acclaim. Today, the University has a community of 3000+ students and operates seven Schools imparting industry-oriented education, professional skills, and values-based learning to prepare students for global careers. The University espouses principles of inclusivity and diversity, having more than 57% women, 4% international scholars, 100+ students with disabilities, and over 47% students on scholarships. Since its inception, Rs 723 crores have been awarded in scholarships with over 2,000 students receiving full-tuition fee waivers cumulatively and 5400+ students being supported through scholarships. In addition, nearly 5500 of Ashoka's alumni are pursuing careers of their choice in reputed organisations and leading universities across the world. Ashoka University continues to reaffirm its commitment to building an inclusive institution of excellence in teaching and research, nurturing responsible leaders for India and the world. In 2025, Ashoka University was honoured with the 'University of the Year (Emerging)' award at the 20th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2025 - one of India's notable industry platforms celebrating excellence in academia and innovation. The University also secured the first position in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 in two prestigious categories. The Ashoka advantage will continue to equip its students with the skills to see the big picture - to critically analyse, question, interpret, craft compelling arguments, and find sustainable solutions. It is a collective effort towards nation-building. This is where tomorrow's leaders are born. Check out the Ashoka Website to know more :

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