Riyaz Ahmad Dar
Senior Academic Officer
Sopore
Summary
Accomplished Administrative Officer with a proven track record at the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee, J&K UT, adept in educational administration and grievance handling. Spearheaded initiatives improving fee regulation compliance and enhanced teacher training programs, showcasing exceptional leadership and research & analysis skills. Renowned for strategic planning and fostering stakeholder relationships, significantly advancing educational standards In teacher Education component.Also managing the departmental hospitality and protocol services and event organizing services.
Overview
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Certification
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Languages
Work History
Sr. Academic Officer (Teacher Education)
State Education Council for Educational Research & Trainings(SCERT) J&K Central
10.2025 - Current
- Teacher Bhawan ,School Education Department
- Estates officer/ Warden(As additional Charge)
Administrative Officer
Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee, J&K UT
- Oversee the administrative functions of the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee, ensuring effective implementation of fee regulations in educational institutions across J&K
- Coordinate with educational institutions, government departments, and stakeholders to review and regulate fee structures
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and addressing queries related to fee fixation and student welfare
Grievance Officer
Directorate of School Education, J&K
- Addressed grievances from teachers, students, and parents regarding educational policies and practices
- Collaborated with the Directorate's administrative team to resolve conflicts and improve the grievance redressal system
- Developed and implemented strategies for timely resolution of grievances, ensuring transparency and fairness
Teacher Educator
SCERT J&K (State Council of Educational Research and Training)
- Designed and delivered teacher training programs in pedagogy, curriculum development, and classroom management
- Contributed to educational planning, policy development, and research, enhancing teaching standards across J&K.
Research Associate
Action Aid & TATA Institute of Social Science, Mumbai
- Contributed to post-crisis disaster assessments, gathering and analyzing field data for humanitarian aid planning
Research Investigator
National Institute of Administrative Research, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie
- Conducted field surveys and analysis for social studies related to marginalized communities in J&K.
- Program Manager(Community Health) At Voluntary Health Association of India(VHAI)-Kashmir Chapter
Project Coordinator
UCMAS, J&K
- Managed projects aimed at enhancing mental arithmetic skills for children across the region
Education
M.A. - Sociology
Kashmir University
B.A. - Arts
Kashmir University
Diploma - Computers
Skills
Research & Analysis
Conflict resolution
Educational Administration
Curriculum Development & Pedagogical Innovation
Project Management
Public Speaking & Communication
Leadership & Management
Problem Solving
Time Management
Certification
University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi National Eligibility Test(NET), 06/2005
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- Conflict Resolution: A Prime Social Concern – Kashmir Images
- Pragmatic Politics in Response to Sopore Maazrat – Kashmir Images
- Naturalistic View of Development – Kashmir Images
- Removal of Dead or Random Sampling – Kashmir Images
- Culture of Building and Construction – Kashmir Images
- Society: A Natural and Politics as an Artificial System – Jammu Jottings
- What Ails Our Administration? – Kashmir Images
Teaching and coaching
- Teaching PG Course at University of Kashmir
- Part-time Councilor in IGNOU for PG Students
- Coaching Competitive examination aspirants at Indian Institute of public Administration-JK (IMPA)
- Teaching at 10+2 level in JK education Department.
- Conducted teacher training at State Council of education Research and trainings JK.
Timeline
Sr. Academic Officer (Teacher Education)
State Education Council for Educational Research & Trainings(SCERT) J&K Central
10.2025 - Current
Administrative Officer
Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee, J&K UT
Grievance Officer
Directorate of School Education, J&K
Teacher Educator
SCERT J&K (State Council of Educational Research and Training)
Research Associate
Action Aid & TATA Institute of Social Science, Mumbai
Research Investigator
National Institute of Administrative Research, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie
Project Coordinator
UCMAS, J&K
B.A. - Arts
Kashmir University
Diploma - Computers
M.A. - Sociology
Kashmir University