Director of Administration – College of Legal Studies

About the role

The College of Legal Studies is seeking a Director of Administration to lead and optimise all administrative functions. This senior position ensures regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a professional academic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all administrative operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Supervise departments including admissions, student affairs, examinations, finance coordination, HR, procurement, transport, security, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with HERA, Pakistan Bar Council, University of Peshawar and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee student admissions, registration, academic records, and graduation documentation.
• Prepare bi‑annual administrative plans, budgets and operational reports.
• Manage recruitment, performance evaluation, attendance and disciplinary matters for non‑teaching staff.
• Supervise procurement, inventory, and asset maintenance.
• Monitor campus infrastructure, IT facilities and general maintenance.
• Organise meetings, seminars, moot court competitions, conferences and official events.
• Liaise with government departments, universities, accreditation bodies and external stakeholders.
• Oversee risk management, health and safety, emergency preparedness and campus security.
• Handle legal, contractual and administrative correspondence on behalf of the institution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education Management or related field (law degree advantageous).
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience, preferably in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of higher‑education governance, regulatory compliance and institutional administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office