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Dr. Manoj Kumar

Dr. Manoj Kumar (IAS Retd.)

President

»   Profile
Dr. Manoj Kumar, IAS (Retd.), is the President (Vice-Chancellor) of Singhania University and a distinguished full-time faculty member specializing in Leadership and Governance. With a PhD from Delhi Technological University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota (USA), he has held prestigious roles, including Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram, CMD of Delhi Transport Corporation, and Director of Training & Technical Education for the Government of NCT Delhi.
A recipient of the Transport Minister’s Road Safety Award and the Skoch Order-of-Merit, Dr. Kumar is an expert in governance, policy-making, and leadership. His vast experience in administration and education continues to shape future leaders and drive impactful reforms.
»   Qualification
  • B.Com (Gold Medalist), Punjabi University, 1980
  • LLB, University of Delhi, 1983
  • Master of Public Affairs from University of Minnesota (USA), 2008
  • LLM, Kurukshetra University, 2009
  • PhD Delhi Technological University, 2023
  • Certificate Course in French Language from Alliance De Francaise
»   Experience
Dr. Manoj Kumar has extensive experience in administration, governance, and education, having held key positions in both government and academic institutions. He is serving as the President (Vice-Chancellor) of Singhania University since February 2024 and previously worked as a Corporate Advisor at TITAGARH Rail System Limited. His career spans various leadership roles, including Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Delhi Transport Corporation, and Director of Training & Technical Education for the Government of NCT Delhi. With experience in urban development, taxation, and public service administration, he has also contributed to policy-making and governance at multiple levels.
»   Achievements
He was honored with the Transport Minister’s Road Safety Award (2018-19) in the Urban category for achieving the lowest rate of accidents, receiving the award from Hon’ble Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari on behalf of DTC on January 30, 2020. The award included a trophy and a cheque of ₹1 lakh. Additionally, he received the Skoch Order-of-Merit Copper Award on behalf of DTC for the Automated Fare Collection System on June 22, 2018.
Dr. Manoj Kumar

Dr. Manoj Kumar




(IAS Retd.)

President

Dr. Manoj Kumar, IAS (Retd.), is the President (Vice-Chancellor) of Singhania University and a distinguished full-time faculty member specializing in Leadership and Governance. With a Ph.D. from Delhi Technological University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota (USA), he has held prestigious roles, including Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram, CMD of Delhi Transport Corporation, and Director of Training & Technical Education for the Government of NCT Delhi.

A recipient of the Transport Minister’s Road Safety Award and the Skoch Order-of-Merit, Dr. Kumar is an expert in governance, policy-making, and leadership. His vast experience in administration and education continues to shape future leaders and drive impactful reforms.
  • B.Com. (Gold Medalist), Punjabi University, 1980
  • LLB, University of Delhi, 1983
  • Master of Public Affairs from University of Minnesota (USA), 2008
  • LLM, Kurukshetra University, 2009
  • PhD., Delhi Technological University, 2023
  • Certificate Course in French Language from Alliance De Francaise
Dr. Manoj Kumar has extensive experience in administration, governance, and education, having held key positions in both government and academic institutions. He is serving as the President (Vice-Chancellor) of Singhania University since February 2024 and previously worked as a Corporate Advisor at TITAGARH Rail System Limited. His career spans various leadership roles, including Secretary to the Governor of Mizoram, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Delhi Transport Corporation, and Director of Training & Technical Education for the Government of NCT Delhi. With experience in urban development, taxation, and public service administration, he has also contributed to policy-making and governance at multiple levels.
He was honored with the Transport Minister’s Road Safety Award (2018-19) in the Urban category for achieving the lowest rate of accidents, receiving the award from Hon’ble Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari on behalf of DTC on January 30, 2020. The award included a trophy and a cheque of ₹1 lakh. Additionally, he received the Skoch Order-of-Merit Copper Award on behalf of DTC for the Automated Fare Collection System on June 22, 2018.

System Administrator

Full Time New Delhi

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive System Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise its IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have mandatory prior experience working in a university or academic institution and demonstrated hands-on proficiency with ERP systems, CRM platforms and other enterprise IT tools used in the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and maintain servers, networks and all IT infrastructure across university campuses.
  • Manage, configure, and support ERP systems for academic operations.
  • Oversee CRM tools to support admission, student engagement, and outreach operations.
  • Provide end-user IT support to faculty, administrative staff, and students; manage helpdesk operations.
  • Ensure data security, regular backups and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested periodically.
  • Manage software licences, vendor relationships and coordinate with external IT service providers.
  • Coordinate with ERP and CRM vendors for updates, integrations, patches and issue resolution.
  • Provide MIS reports from ERP systems for academic dashboards.

Eligibility & Required Skills

  • B. Tech / B.E. / MCA / B. Sc (Computer Science or IT) or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of IT / system administration experience in a University, college, or academic institution is desirable.
  • Hands-on experience administering ERP platforms for academic modules. Ability to configure roles, manage access controls, perform data migration, and generate MIS reports from ERP.
  • Working knowledge of CRM tools used for admissions, lead management, or student communication workflows.
  • Experience in ERP/CRM user training is desirable.
  • Prior exposure to university platforms such as admission portals, examination management systems, student information systems.

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Statutory benefits including PF and other applicable allowances.
  • Scope for professional development, technology certifications, and upskilling.
  • Exposure to a wide range of enterprise IT platforms and academic systems.

Application Details

Interested Candidates are requested to send their updated CV along with a brief cover letter mentioning ERP / CRM experience and previous university employment to:

Email: neha2@singhaniauniversity.ac.in

Subject line: Application - System Administrator

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