Job Description

Job Title : Centre Manager

Location: Mylapore, Chennai

We are a leading fashion education institute offering diploma, certificate and degree?programmes in fashion design, textile & apparel, merchandising and retail. We are seeking a dynamic, results?oriented professional to manage all operations, academic, administrative and business development functions of the institute.

Role Summary

The Institute Manager will be responsible for the smooth functioning of the institute: driving academic excellence, managing faculty & staff, student admissions & placements, operations, marketing, partnerships, budgeting and compliance. This role demands strong leadership, business acumen, fashion industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the institute's strategic plan in consultation with the leadership team: academic growth, new programmes, industry tie-ups, revenue targets.

Oversee academic operations: curriculum development, scheduling, faculty recruitment & development, quality assurance, accreditation.

Manage student lifecycle: admissions, orientation, retention, placement services, alumni relations.

Lead business development & marketing: brand positioning, social media, events, collaborations with fashion houses/designers, tie-ups with industry, internships.

Manage administrative & operational functions: infrastructure, classrooms/studios, equipment/fabric/tools, vendor management, health & safety, compliance with regulatory & statutory norms.

Budgeting & financial management: prepare annual budget, monitor expenditures, optimise cost, drive revenue through fee programmes, short-courses, workshops.

Monitor performance metrics: student satisfaction, placement rates, faculty performance, programme profitability, occupancy targets.

Foster industry linkages: guest lectures, workshops, fashion shows, competitions, collaborations.

Ensure continuous improvement: research current fashion trends, technology adoption (e-learning, CAD/3D design tools, sustainable fashion modules), feedback loops.

Lead & mentor a cross-functional team: faculty, admin staff, marketing team, placement cell.

Company profile: https://caddcentre.com/

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person