Oindrila Mukherjee
Academic Administrator
Kolkata,West Bengal
Summary
Dynamic senior academic administrator with a proven track record in institution building, HR governance, and policy design within higher education. Expertise in conceptualizing and executing comprehensive people policies, compliance frameworks, and quality systems from the ground up. Recognized for ethical leadership and structural thinking, effectively balancing institutional rigor with a compassionate approach. Skilled in collaborating with senior leadership to foster stable, compliant, and people-centric organizations that thrive in a complex academic landscape.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Language
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Registrar (HR)
Sister Nivedita University (under Techno India Group)
Kolkata
02.2020 - Current
- Designed and structured HR policies, service rules, and administrative frameworks supporting faculty and staff across departments.
Contributed to creation and functioning of statutory committees, core committees, and governance mechanisms.
Supported faculty recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, appraisal, and separation processes in line with regulatory norms.
Acted as a bridge between academic leadership, HR, and administration, ensuring smooth institutional functioning.
Drafted and reviewed official communications, appointment letters, role charters, mandates, and institutional documents.
Assisted in regulatory compliance, audits, and quality assurance processes, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
Played a stabilizing role during periods of organizational growth and transition, maintaining continuity and institutional memory.
Administrator
International Institute of Innovation and Technology
Kolkata
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Structuring the Diploma Courses of the institute. Completing the affiliation work of the institute. Coordinating with faculty and scientists to form the syllabus.
- Recruitment of staff –Screening candidates for HR and other admin staff. Conducting Interview and recruiting them
- Structuring policies of the institute
- Promoting the brand and the courses of the institute by collaborating with different media houses
- Developing the content of the website. Coordinate with the website developers. Coordinating with different departments to form the website content.
- Handling Promotions of the Institute in Media.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
Academic Executive
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinating with different colleges to set up the job portal of the University
- Organising national and International level events( NAAC, NBA) at the University for FDP and EDP and related programs
- Organising academia and Industry interface
- Developing the platform of MOOCS for the university
- Organising seminars for the University
- Collaborating with media houses to promote different works of the university
- Teaching Communicative English to PG students of the university
- Teaching students to Write News Articles and Reports
- Key deliverables
Reporter
The Statesman
06.2015 - 05.2018
- I was assigned the political/education beat and have covered several events and pursued numerous stories in the sector. I have also covered elections in the state visiting remote areas of the state and different LS constituencies. It was also my job to collaborate with the Consulates in the city for coverage.
Education
No Degree - Human Resources Management
XLRI
Jamshedpur, India 04.2001 -
Certificate - Human Resources Development
CHRMP
India 04.2001 -
Diploma - Journalism
Statesman Print Journalism School
India 01.2014
Master of Arts - English Literature
Calcutta University
India 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Shri Shikshayatan College
India 01.2012
Secondary and Higher Secondary - Science
Loreto School
India 07.2009
Skills
Proficient in MS Office applications
Google Docs proficiency
Leveraging social media for marketing
Policy interpretation
Interdepartmental collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Worked as a Health care Worker to Provide Covid- Vaccines in underprivileged areas
- Organised Blood Donation Camps and donated blood for Hospitals
- Awarded the Women of Worth by Sister Nivedita University
Interests
Reading, taking up online courses on EDX and Coursera, Listening to Music
Timeline
HR
04-2026
Assistant Registrar (HR)
Sister Nivedita University (under Techno India Group)
02.2020 - Current
Administrator
International Institute of Innovation and Technology
04.2019 - 12.2019
Academic Executive
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
05.2018 - 03.2019
Reporter
The Statesman
06.2015 - 05.2018
No Degree - Human Resources Management
XLRI
04.2001 -
Certificate - Human Resources Development
CHRMP
04.2001 -
Diploma - Journalism
Statesman Print Journalism School
Master of Arts - English Literature
Calcutta University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Shri Shikshayatan College
Secondary and Higher Secondary - Science
Loreto School
Disclaimer
Date- 01.06.2025 Place – Salt Lake, Kolkata
Certification
HR
CORE COMPETENCIES
Human Resource Strategy & Policy Design
- Academic & Institutional Governance
- Faculty & Staff Lifecycle Management
- Regulatory Compliance (UGC / Statutory Norms)
- Committee Structuring & Institutional Processes
- Performance Management & Appraisal Systems
- Grievance Redressal & Ethics Frameworks
- Documentation, SOPs & Handbooks
- Stakeholder & Leadership Coordination
- Institution Building & Change Management