Kamal Arora

With 21+ years of proven expertise in higher education administration, ERP-driven process optimization, accreditation leadership, and academic governance, My tenure as Director – IQAC, Academic Coordinator, and Registrar has honed a strong blend of strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and data-driven execution, enabling me to drive institutional growth, enhance accreditation outcomes, and align academic operations with global quality standards.

Director IQAC | Career Point University | Kota, Rajasthan | Apr 2019 –Present 

Highlights  

• Successfully led the first four Convocations of the university with flawless execution.
• Spearheaded participation in NIRF rankings—enhancing institutional visibility and credibility.
• Drafted and executed impactful MoUs and collaboration agreements with academic and industry partners.
• Initiated and led legal compliance frameworks, reducing institutional risk and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Conducted infrastructure audits to ensure classroom, lab, and library readiness for inspections and daily operations. 

Job Profile 

• Led daily university operations and advised the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor on academic and administrative affairs. 
• Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies including UGC, MHRD, NAAC, ICAR, BCI, PCI, NIRF, AISHE. 
• Developed and enforced quality assurance policies and best practices to meet accreditation standards. 
• Prepared SSRs for NAAC and ICAR; managed academic audits, inspections, and institutional readiness. 
• Oversaw ICT/ERP implementation, policy enforcement, and gender sensitization programs. 
• Assessed departmental performance and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Managed academic affiliations, documentation, and statutory reporting. 
• Directed student welfare, alumni relations, public engagement, and institutional branding. 
• Submitted timely compliance reports to statutory bodies, ensuring adherence to institutional mandates. 

Academic Coordinator| Career Point University | Kota, Rajasthan | Apr 2016 –Mar 2019 Highlights

• Successfully managed Joint Controller of Examinations responsibilities—ensuring secure selection of paper setters, question paper confidentiality, and timely result auditing and declaration.
• Streamlined ERP workflows for student lifecycle management to boost data integrity and operational transparency.
• Conductedannual academic conferences and seminars, promoting institutional learning and faculty development.
• Led compliance oversight for academic operations, aligning with accreditation and audit standards.
• Led integration and upkeep of the biometric attendance system, improving accountability and real-time tracking. 

Job Profile

• Coordinated Course Committee, Examination Board, and Progression Board meetings aligned with academic calendars. 
• Drafted agenda notes, recorded and circulated Minutes of Meeting (MoM) for boards such as Board of Studies, Academic Counciland Board of Management as Member Secretary. 
• Managed end-to-end Student Life Cycle in ERP, including batch creation, academic progression, and records maintenance. 
• Oversaw hostel data, student grievance redressal, biometric attendance tracking, and alumni record management. 
• Handled degree verification processes and maintained the parent information gateway for transparent communication. 
• Administered entrance exams, interviews, and counselling, along with student progression to convocation. 
• Supported academic audit, ensured compliance with academic regulations, and served as a Director of IQAC. 

HOD – Electrical Engineering | Career Point University | Kota | Jan 2014 –Apr 2016 

Highlights

• Established and operational the Electrical Engineering Department through comprehensive strategic planning and execution.
• Initiated and mentored faculty in preparing research proposals for national funding bodies such as AICTE, DST, and DRDO, enhancing departmental research visibility.
• Spearheaded the organization of workshops, seminars, symposia, inspections, and industry expert sessions, enriching student exposure and professional readiness.
• Created compliant, outcome-focused academic plans within OBE frameworks. 

Job Profile

• Oversaw day-to-day administrative operations of the Electrical Engineering department, including staffing, scheduling, and academic planning. 
• Managed teaching and practical workload distribution with program coordinators across faculty and technical staff. 
• Supervised academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities, including syllabus planning and lab/theory assessments. 
• Maintained and updated stock registers for equipment and facilitated department-level procurement and maintenance. 
• Conducted periodic facility and lab inspections to ensure equipment upkeep and serviceability. 
• Guided faculty in self-appraisal processes and supported academic documentation for internal reviews. 
• Acted as the first point of contact for student complaints and departmental grievance resolution. 

• 2023 - Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering) (Rajasthan Technical University, Kota) 
• 2012 - Masters (Electrical Power System) (Rajasthan Technical University, Kota)
• 2002 - Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (University of Rajasthan)