Principal, Education Administration

Location: Bengaluru

Job Description – Principal  Position:  Principal
Department:  Administration / Academics

Location:

Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Employment Type:

Full-Time
About the Role We are looking for an experienced and dynamic  Principal  to lead and manage the overall academic, administrative, and operational activities of the institution. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of  NAAC processes, accreditation, Bangalore University procedures, admissions, academic planning, faculty management, and institutional administration .

Key Responsibilities  1. Academic Leadership
Provide strategic leadership for all academic departments and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
Monitor academic performance, curriculum implementation, examinations, results, and student development.
Coordinate with HODs, faculty members, academic coordinators, and administrative teams.
Develop and implement academic plans, policies, and institutional goals.
2. NAAC & Accreditation
Lead and coordinate all  NAAC accreditation and quality-assurance activities .
Oversee preparation of  SSR, AQAR, supporting documents, data, and evidence  required for NAAC.
Coordinate with IQAC and various departments for timely collection and submission of institutional data.
Ensure continuous improvement in academic and administrative quality standards.
Handle NAAC peer-team visits, documentation, presentations, and compliance requirements.
3. Bangalore University Coordination
Should have strong knowledge of  Bangalore University rules, regulations, academic procedures, and affiliation requirements .
Coordinate with Bangalore University regarding examinations, affiliation, academic matters, approvals, inspections, and other institutional requirements.
Maintain effective communication with university authorities and ensure compliance with university guidelines.
4. Admissions & Student Management
Take overall responsibility for  student admissions and admission-related activities .
Develop and monitor admission strategies to achieve institutional targets.
Coordinate with the Admission Head, Admission Counsellors, and marketing team.
Monitor enquiries, applications, conversions, student onboarding, and retention.
Support promotional activities and institutional outreach initiatives.
5. Faculty & Staff Management
Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and development of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Monitor faculty attendance, workload, discipline, performance, and professional development.
Conduct regular meetings with HODs and department heads to review departmental performance.
Address staff-related concerns and ensure smooth functioning of departments.
6. Administration & Institutional Operations
Oversee the  overall functioning of the college  and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Coordinate with management, HODs, administration, HR, accounts, admissions, and support teams.
Ensure implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Handle student, parent, staff, university, and other stakeholder concerns appropriately.
Monitor discipline, infrastructure, facilities, and campus operations.
7. Institutional Development
Develop strategies for improving admissions, academic results, student experience, and institutional reputation.
Support  industry collaborations, international tie-ups, academic partnerships, seminars, conferences, and institutional initiatives .
Identify opportunities for new courses, programs, collaborations, and institutional growth.
Represent the institution at meetings, events, university interactions, and external forums.

Required Qualifications  Master's Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Ph.D. preferred / highly desirable.
Candidates with strong academic and administrative experience in higher education will be preferred.

Experience with  Bangalore University or an institution affiliated with/working under Bangalore University  will be highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of  NAAC, IQAC, accreditation, and higher-education compliance processes .
Required Experience   10+ years of relevant experience  in higher education, academic administration, or institutional leadership.
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