Job Description

Position:

Principal

Email:

collegehr@newhorizonsms.org

Institution:

New Horizon Institute of Technology & Management

Location:

Thane

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Summary

The Principal will serve as the

academic and administrative head

of the institution, providing strategic leadership, fostering academic excellence, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies, and driving the overall growth and development of the institution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Administration

Lead the design and implementation of academic programs aligned with industry and societal needs. Ensure compliance with

AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC, and FRA

guidelines. Promote excellence in teaching, learning, and research. Implement and monitor effective teaching-learning practices.

2. Faculty & Staff Management

Recruit, guide, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff. Promote faculty development through training, research opportunities, and appraisals. Foster a positive and professional institutional culture.

3. Student Development & Welfare

Create a student-centric environment that supports academic and personal growth. Oversee student discipline, grievance redressal, and welfare initiatives. Encourage participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

4. Strategic Development & Industry Collaboration

Develop and implement long-term institutional strategies for academic and infrastructural growth. Establish partnerships with industry for internships, placements, and research collaborations. Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and incubation initiatives.

5. Financial & Infrastructure Management

Oversee budget planning, fund utilization, and resource optimization. Coordinate with auditors and financial teams for FRA submissions and documentation. Ensure timely submission of annual FRA fee proposals with all supporting data. Supervise infrastructure development, maintenance, and upgrades.

6. Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with

AICTE, UGC, State Government

, and

FRA

regulations. Lead accreditation and ranking processes (

NAAC, NBA, NIRF

). Maintain documentation, transparency, and audit readiness across all departments.

Qualifications & Experience

Ph.D.

in Engineering or a related field (preferred). Minimum

15 years of academic experience

, including leadership roles such as

HOD, Dean, or Vice-Principal

. Proven experience in handling regulatory submissions (

AICTE, NAAC, FRA

).

Key Skills

Strategic planning and academic leadership Budgeting and financial oversight Regulatory compliance and accreditation management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Ability to lead teams and manage institutional change effectively

Additional Details

Preferred Candidate:

Female

Location:

Thane
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month