Director, MaNaS

JOB
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Position:
Director, MaNaS
Location: Sonepat, NCR of Delhi.

ABOUT US

Rishihood University                                                                                            

Rishihood University (RU) has been
established under The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020 and is
empowered to award degree as specified in section 22 of UGC Act, 1956.

Rishihood
University is India’s first and only impact university. ‘Impact’ is the living
spirit of Rishihood. The purpose of education envisioned by the thought leaders
of our civilisation and that which has motivated the founders to build
Rishihood University is beyond just awarding degrees and jobs. The purpose of
education is to achieve the highest potential in a learner i.e., Rishihood.
Rishihood University provides a unique mix of globally relevant education that
is rooted in Indian ideas, quality education that is affordable, and a
multi -disciplinary exposure with cutting edge skills of a specialist. To
achieve this outcome, education cannot be limited to within the classrooms. RU
is a fully residential campus where living and learning seamlessly integrate
throughout the day. RU faculty and learners have an active participation with
society, industry, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers. This keeps
the learning at RU focused on solving the biggest challenges faced by humanity
and prepares our learners for the real world. It is time India builds
universities driven by a higher purpose, that have a strong committed board to
back it, that redefine the way education is imparted both within and outside
the classroom. Rishihood is a bold initiative to fulfil this idea.
Hence, we are looking for like -minded founding faculty members at Rishihood
University.

Position Overview:

Rishihood University is building MaNaS - The Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour to respond to this national challenge with scale and seriousness. It is a first of its kind institution bringing together psychology and neuroscience; behavioural and cognitive sciences; mental health innovation and Indic knowledge system.  

The Director is a leadership role
responsible for the strategic, academic, operational, and financial success of
the programme. We are looking for someone who can convert momentum into a movement. Someone who sees mental well - being as a nation building mission, not a project, someone who can attract top faculty. raise resources, create breakthrough programs, and architect an institution that sets new global benchmarks.

The role focuses on
delivering high -quality, learner -centred education rooted in psychological
theory, evidence -based practice, and professional readiness. The Programme
Director leads academic programme management, curriculum innovation, teaching
excellence, faculty growth, student internships and placements, stakeholder
engagement, and ensures programme effectiveness across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vision
  Ownership and Institutional Alignment. Serve as the academic and strategic anchor for
  the programme, ensuring alignment with the university’s vision, values, and
  long -term goals.
  
• Embed the institution’s values and mission into
  every facet of programme design and execution.
  
• Act as a champion of the programme’s identity
  and thought leadership within and beyond the institution, strengthening its
  impact on mental health education and practice.
  
• Lead the development of future -facing
  capabilities, fostering innovation in teaching, social relevance, and
  community -based practice.
  

Programme
Management & Learner Experience

• Oversee
  all academic operations including academic calendars, scheduling, learner
  communications, and assessments.
  
• Ensure
  a seamless and learner -centric experience, resolving grievances efficiently and
  maintaining high satisfaction scores.
  
• Monitor
  key academic and operational metrics, implementing corrective actions to
  maintain programme quality and consistency.
  

Team
Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead
  a cross -functional team including faculty members and programme managers, to
  achieve strategic and academic goals.
  
• Conduct
  regular team reviews, mentorship sessions, and implement professional
  development plans for all staff members.
  
• Foster
  a high -performance culture with clear accountability and a focus on
  collaborative problem -solving.
  
• Promote
  academic innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the teaching
  team.
  
• Drive
  high -impact teaching across all courses, targeting ≥85% student satisfaction as
  measured through feedback mechanisms.
  

Stakeholder
Engagement & Industry Partnerships

• Build
  and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including clinical
  institutions, research centres, mental health professionals, alumni, and
  academic bodies.
  
• Organise workshops, conferences, guest lectures, and mental health initiatives in
  collaboration with professional organisations.
  
• Represent
  the institution at key ecosystems, including academic forums and professional
  networking events, to expand visibility and strengthen thought leadership.
  

Financial
Management and P&L Ownership

• Hold
  full responsibility for the programme's Profit & Loss (P&L), ensuring
  financial sustainability and optimal use of resources.
  
• Drive
  revenue through enrolments, partnerships, and sponsored initiatives &
  grants while controlling costs.
  
• Prepare
  and present quarterly financial and performance reports to institutional
  leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  

Academic
Excellence and Curriculum Design

• Provide
  strategic leadership in developing and delivering a forward -thinking psychology
  curriculum that integrates foundational theory, applied practice, emerging
  psychological research, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
  
• Oversee
  academic delivery to ensure pedagogical excellence, integrating experiential
  learning, case studies, and entrepreneurial simulations.
  
• Ensure
  rigorous academic standards through regular curriculum audits, internal
  reviews, and incorporation of feedback from learners and industry stakeholders.
  
• Incorporating the latest and relevant topics while designing the curriculum through extensive
  research.
  

Admissions, Internships, Placements & Career Pathways

• Oversee
  and support admissions strategy and execution to attract high -quality,
  mission -aligned applicants to the programme.
  
• Encourage
  students for internship placements, with a significant share secured at
  clinical/practical settings such as hospitals, counselling centres, NGOs,
  schools, or research labs.
  
• Facilitate
  strong career outcomes, ensuring at least 90% of graduates secure employment or
  successfully launch ventures.
  
• Collaborate
  with professional bodies and institutions to provide diverse practicum
  opportunities aligned with students’ career paths
  

Education & Experience Required

• PhD in Psychology or related fields.
  
• 7 -12 years of industry/Academic experience. 
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
  
• Alignment with RU’s impact -driven mission.
  

Requirements

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