Principal- Polytechnic College

Job Title: Principal

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Job Summary:

The Principal is the academic and administrative head of the college and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, maintaining academic integrity, fostering an environment conducive to learning and innovation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Principal plays a pivotal role in defining the vision and direction of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Oversee curriculum planning, development, and implementation in accordance with university/AICTE/UGC guidelines.
  
• Promote excellence in teaching, learning, research, and innovation.
  
• Encourage faculty development and academic collaboration.
  
• Ensure student-centric learning practices and outcome-based education (OBE).
  

Administration & Management

• Supervise daily operations of the college including academic, administrative, financial, and infrastructure matters.
  
• Formulate policies and strategic plans in consultation with the management and governing body.
  
• Monitor the implementation of quality assurance measures and accreditations (e.g., NAAC, NBA).
  
• Coordinate admission processes as per university/state policies.
  

Faculty & Staff Management

• Lead faculty recruitment, development, performance evaluation, and grievance redressal.
  
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
  
• Organize and encourage participation in faculty training, seminars, and workshops.
  

Student Development

• Oversee student welfare activities, discipline, mentoring, and career guidance.
  
• Promote student engagement through co-curricular and extracurricular initiatives.
  
• Ensure anti-ragging and gender sensitization policies are effectively implemented.
  

Compliance & Liaison

• Ensure compliance with affiliating university, UGC, AICTE, and other regulatory bodies.
  
• Act as the chief liaison between the college and external agencies (government, industry, academia).
  
• Submit reports and documents to regulatory bodies on time.
  

Financial Oversight

• Oversee budgeting, fund utilization, and resource mobilization.
  
• Support fundraising, grants, and endowment initiatives.
  
• Ensure financial transparency and accountability.
  

Infrastructure & Development

• Supervise development and maintenance of college infrastructure and facilities.
  
• Facilitate adoption of ICT tools and digital infrastructure in academic delivery.
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
  
• Strategic thinking and vision planning
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Deep understanding of educational governance and policy frameworks
  
• Commitment to academic excellence and student success
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven record of scholarly work and leadership in higher education
  
• Prior experience as Principal/Vice Principal/HOD/Dean