Adil Bashir

Accomplished higher education leader with 15+ years of cross-functional expertise in academic administration, digital learning, academic innovation, and university governance. Proven track record in academic operations, student lifecycle management, NEP 2020-aligned curriculum design, digital pedagogy, ODL & OL ecosystems, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, accreditation, and academic digital transformation through ERP, LMS, ABC, APAAR, and DigiLocker. Experienced in leading programme launches, Assurance of Learning (AoL), institutional rankings, faculty development, and stakeholder collaboration across premier universities, complemented by published contributions to higher education policy and digital transformation.

Consulting Director - Aurelian Skills Academy - Srinagar, India

(2024-05)

• Lead policy and design of NEP 2020–aligned courses.
• Advise on curriculum and credit frameworks for blended, synchronous, and asynchronous learning.
• Build strategic partnerships with universities and corporates to integrate skillbased micro-credentials into formal education.

Director - O.P. Jindal Global University - Haryana

(2023-01 - 2024-04)

• Directed end-to-end online education operations and launched an in-house online teaching-learning model.
• Conceptualised, proposed, and designed 22 new-age Master's programs for online delivery.
• Directed academic administration, governance, examinations, and student lifecycle operations.
• Coordinated regulatory compliance, accreditations, rankings, quality assurance, and academic audits.
• Led ERP, LMS, ABC, APAAR, DigiLocker, and academic digital transformation initiatives.
• Enabled program launches, Assurance of Learning (AoL), rankings, accreditation, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Enabled and closely supervised the delivery of academic programs, MOOCs, and Certifications on leading global platforms like Coursera and UpGrad.
• Ensured compliance with copyright laws and UGC regulatory guidelines.
• Trained faculty in digital tools, online teaching, and course development.
• Maintained and allocated budgets towards digital content development and upgradation of existing facilities.
• Conceptualised and led Executive Education and Management Development Programs in collaboration with academic experts, addressing contemporary business challenges and sector-specific skill gaps.

Program Coordinator - Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani - Hyderabad

(2020-04 - 2022-12)

• Developed 23 academic courses and 33 labs during my association with the institution.
• Revamped 62 existing digital courses to ensure alignment with global academic standards.
• Proposed, designed, entitled, and executed comprehensive faculty development workshops on Critical Digital Pedagogy.
• Authored and institutionalised a detailed Production Manual to guide faculty through the digital course creation process.
• Managed and supervised a cross-functional team of IT staff, media designers, quality analysts, lab instructors, and academic coordinators.
• Coordinated academic audits, accreditations, quality assurance, and institutional reporting.
• Facilitated and closely supervised Executive Education and Techno-Management Development Programs (TMDPs).
• Led academic administration, governance, examinations, and student lifecycle management of online programs.
• Managed and allocated multi-million project budgets, facilitating the development of high-quality digital learning content, faculty training, and infrastructure enhancement.
• Enhanced academic integrity through meticulous quality assurance processes, copyright compliances, and multi-level reviews.

Academic Content & Communications Strategist - iQuasar LLC | UWH | ICRISAT | Visu International - Hyderabad & Srinagar

(2017-06 - 2020-03)

• Developed technical proposals for ECU Communications and other clients.
• Trained staff in proposal writing and content creation.
• Led marketing, branding, and outreach initiatives to boost organisational visibility.
• Authored newsletters, annual reports, and corporate communication content.
• Conducted workshops on soft skills, communication, and performance enhancement.
• Managed media relations, press releases, conferences, and analytics.
• Mentored students on university admissions and guided counsellors through Statement of Purpose reviews and orientations.

Centre Coordinator - Tech Mahindra Foundation - Hyderabad

(2014-04 - 2017-04)

• Led vocational training program in IT and communication skills for socio-economically disadvantaged youth; developed workplace-readiness curricula, facilitated job placements, managed digital outreach campaigns, and mobilised community engagement for skill development initiatives.
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/NNcnfuYh8TA?si=ORV_hidxvcGfWubo

Higher Education Faculty - IGNOU | IUST | CUK - Srinagar, India

(2012-06 - 2013-10)

• Designed and delivered courses on Human Rights, Peace Journalism, and Media Ethics; developed teaching materials, assessments, and mentored students on alternate career pathways.

Print Journalist - The Indian Express | Greater Kashmir - Srinagar, India

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Conducted news reporting, feature writing, and editorial content development.
• Assisted senior reporters with research, fact-checking, and story development.
• Reported and wrote extensively on higher education, development, governance, politics, crime, and other issues.
• Carried out proofreading and editing to ensure factual accuracy and quality.

Fellowship Program - Oslo University (2012-02 - 2012-04)

M.A. - Humanities & Social Sciences - IUST, J&K (2008-08 - 2010-08)

B.A. - Social Science with Education and Sociology - University of Kashmir (2004-03 - 2007-03)