Director / Deputy Director / Senior Coordinator - Symbiosis Institute of Staff Training & Professional Development

Position: Director – Symbiosis Institute of Staff Training & Professional Development
Location: Pune
The Director will provide strategic leadership for faculty and staff development, driving excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and academic innovation across the University. The role involves designing and implementing Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), training strategies, competency frameworks, and capacity-building initiatives aligned with institutional objectives and higher education standards.
The incumbent will lead pedagogical innovation, curriculum enhancement, digital learning initiatives, quality assurance, and strategic collaborations while building a sustainable culture of continuous professional development.
Qualifications & Experience:
Ph.D. in Education or a related discipline, along with B.Ed. and M.Ed.
10–15 years of relevant experience in higher education, faculty development, teacher education, training, or academic leadership.
Proven expertise in designing and delivering FDPs, training strategies, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovation.
Position: Deputy Director – Symbiosis Institute of Staff Training & Professional Development
Location: Pune
The Deputy Director will support the Director in planning, coordinating, and evaluating faculty and staff development initiatives. The role focuses on delivering FDPs, workshops, orientation programs, certifications, and capacity-building activities while promoting innovative pedagogy, digital learning, and continuous academic improvement.
The incumbent will oversee training needs analysis, program coordination, LMS-enabled learning, stakeholder engagement, training evaluation, and performance reporting while supporting quality assurance, accreditation, and the Institute’s day-to-day operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
Master’s degree in Education, Education Management, HR/L&D, or a related field; Ph.D. and B.Ed./M.Ed. are advantageous.
8–12 years of relevant experience in higher education, faculty development, training, or academic administration.
Demonstrated expertise in FDP coordination, training evaluation, digital learning, and program management.
Position: Senior Coordinator – Staff Training & Professional Development
The Senior Coordinator will manage the planning, coordination, and operational delivery of training programs, workshops, webinars, and learning initiatives. The role encompasses end-to-end program logistics, LMS and digital learning support, participant engagement, training evaluation, and learning data management.
The incumbent will ensure seamless program execution, maintain accurate training records and dashboards, analyze feedback and learning outcomes, and provide actionable insights to improve training effectiveness and organizational learning.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in training coordination, learning administration, or talent development.
Proficiency in LMS platforms, virtual learning tools, Microsoft Office, Excel, reporting, and learning analytics.
Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.

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