Krea University Hiring for Chief Administrative Officer, Krea University at Sriniwaspuri, Delhi, Delhi Full Time

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About Krea

Krea University is instituted by a team of global academicians and industrialists with a vision for the 21st Century and beyond. Guided by a unique Interwoven Learning model, the programmes encourage creativity, critical thinking, communication, contemplation, cross-disciplinary approaches with a real-world implementation. At Krea University, students are guided by some of the best academic minds drawn from leading universities around the world, and a combination of path-breaking young scholars to highly experienced experts.

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The Role

The Chief Administrative Officer will have an oversight of all non-academic operations in the campus, pertaining to the infrastructure, facilities, landscape management, physical security, safety and fire control of all assets and persons in the campus. These include plant services, civil services, utilities, material stores, contractual relationships, and risk management.

Reports To: Vice Chancellor

Job Location: Sri City

Krea University is in Sri City, in A.P, 60 km from Chennai (nearest Airport).

This is a full-time role requiring “On Campus” presence through-out. The CAO is provided with a family residence inside the campus.

Educational Qualification:
A bachelor’s degree or MDP in management, or related field; Master’s preferred;
Significant experience in a leadership role, preferably in an educational setting.

Remuneration: Competitive remuneration inline with the sector standards and as per institutional policy.

Candidate Profile and expectations

Krea University is looking to invite an Armed Forces Officer, preferably from the short service commission, who is a dynamic and committed professional with a reasonable experience in the education/corporate/civil administrative sector. Notwithstanding that, regular Officers are also encouraged to apply.

We welcome Lady Officers to apply.

Successful applicants must possess exceptional communication, customer service, and team-building skills, at least a bachelor’s degree or an MDP in management, or related field. Significant experience in a leadership role (preferably in an educational setting) and an ability to support the mission and core values of the University, are imperative.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references via email [email protected]

Role overview

The person in the position assumes a leadership role in strategic planning and execution of the strategic direction of the entire campus operations. The Chief administrative officer is expected to thrive in a challenging and an environment requiring constant alertness and agile thinking. They should be able to promote a climate of cooperation among students, staff, faculty living on the campus and visiting persons. This includes maximizing effectiveness of the administration department’s execution of its responsibilities and provide feedback for performance assessment and continuous improvement.

Primary responsibilities include oversight of the following (but not limited to):

Function as head of Operations.
Inventory and plant assets.
Maintenance of buildings/furnishings.
Protective/safety services.
Housekeeping services.
Groundskeeping services.
Operation of utilities.
Collaboration with campus development team on new constructions/expansion.
Major third party and contractual relationships, such as catering and housekeeping services.
Risk management activities, including institution-wide insurance coverage,
campus security and safety, and environmental safety.
Auxiliary enterprises.
Strategic planning for operations departments.
Resource allocation and budgeting for operations departments.
Oversee and manage Employee housing, rent, room inspections, housing setup, maintenance and management
Other duties as assigned by the Management

Knowledge and Skills requirements

Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and organization skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Experience with fiscal planning, budgeting, and reporting.

Working conditions

This position is primarily very active, includes frequent physical and on vehicle touring of the campus, facilities and visits to external agencies, in addition to office work.