Vanishri Kumaravel

Higher Education Academic Leader with 13+ years of experience in academic administration, teaching, faculty development, student support, admissions, university liaison, and quality assurance within tertiary education institutions. Proven ability to coordinate academic programs, support faculty excellence, monitor student progression, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Recognized for leadership, integrity, stakeholder engagement, and commitment to delivering high-quality student learning experiences.

Academic & Administrative Coordinator at Inlife Institute of Vision Science & Management (IIVM) (2017-01 – Present)

• Successfully coordinated academic operations, student administration, examinations, and faculty support activities for over 326 students across multiple academic programs.
• Conducted faculty development workshops focused on blended learning, assessment practices, and student engagement.
• Strengthened collaboration between academic departments, university partners, healthcare institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate academic planning, timetabling, and program delivery to ensure smooth academic operations.
• Monitored student progression and collaborated with faculty to support student retention and academic success initiatives.
• Support faculty members through mentoring, training coordination, and professional development initiatives.
• Coordinate admissions, student counselling, orientation programs, and academic documentation.
• Manage examination processes, assessment administration, and student records in compliance with university regulations.
• Prepare academic reports and maintain institutional documentation for audits and quality reviews.
• Develop digital learning resources using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, and online learning tools.
• Organize faculty development programs, student engagement activities, convocation events, and outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospitals, industry partners, and external stakeholders to support experiential learning opportunities.

Academic & Administrative Coordinator at Vasan Institute of Ophthalmology & Research (VIOR) (2012-01 – 2017-12)

• Supported academic operations, admissions management, and student services activities.
• Coordinated with university authorities regarding admissions, examinations, curriculum implementation, and compliance requirements.
• Assisted faculty in curriculum planning, teaching delivery, and student assessment processes.
• Maintained academic records, student databases, and institutional documentation.
• Managed fee collection processes, accounts administration support, and audit-related documentation.
• Facilitated student counselling, orientation programs, and academic support initiatives.

Master of Technology in Nanotechnology – Anna University of Technology (2012-01)

Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Instrumentation Engineering – Avinashilingam University for Women (2010-01)