Lead – Faculty Relations

Job Title: Lead Faculty Relations

Location: University of Bristol Mumbai Campus

Reporting To: Director Campus Operations, Quality Assurance & Registrar

Role 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 standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree in Management, Education Administration, HR, or a related field
• 47 years of experience in faculty management, academic operations, or HR within higher education
• Experience working with international universities or transnational education models is preferred

Skills & 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