Principal

Zohorecruit; Siliguri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspiria Knowledge Campus in Siliguri seeks a visionary Principal to own the campus's vision, growth, and performance, aligning with MAKAUT, AICTE and NAAC standards. You will lead Institutional Strategy, Academic Direction, People, and Brand growth, building a strong leadership team and partnering with industry for internships and placements.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 10+ years in higher education, with hands-on experience in liberal education and running a campus or programme.

Qualifications

• PhD in Management, Education, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• At least 10 years in higher education or related field with a track record of building or running a programme, campus, or vertical at a new-age education institute.
• Background from the new-age education operator ecosystem; industry experience of at least 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own overall vision, strategy, and growth plan for Inspiria campus.
• Be accountable to Governing Council/Board for institutional performance, growth, and reputation.
• Set annual and long-term goals for enrollment, revenue, brand, and academic quality.
• Make key decisions on new programmes, schools, partnerships, and expansion.
• Introduce liberal, modern teaching styles—discussion-based classes and projects.
• Lead and guide academic direction across all schools and ensure compliance with MAKAUT, AICTE, and NAAC.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Higher Ed Leadership

Liberal Education

Governance

Education

PhD in Management/Education/Liberal Arts

Job description

Full time | INSPIRIA KNOWLEDGE CAMPUS | India

Job Information

Job Opening ID 498

Department Name Leadership

Title Principal

Hiring Manager Bandana Gupta

Job Opening Status In-progress

Education

Negotiable

Work Experience 10-15 years

City Siliguri

State/Province West Bengal

734001

Job Description

We are looking for a leader who will own the overall vision, growth, and performance of the campus, not just its day-to-day academics. Along with strong leadership experience, the candidate must have real, hands-on experience with liberal education — the modern teaching style used by new-age institutes, where students learn through discussion, projects, and real-world exposure instead of only textbooks and lectures. This experience is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Institutional Leadership & Strategy

Own the overall vision, strategy, and growth plan for Inspiria

Be accountable to the Governing Council / Board for institutional performance, growth, and reputation.

Set annual and long-term goals for enrollment, revenue, brand, and academic quality.

Take key decisions on new programmes, schools, partnerships, and expansion.

Academic Vision & Pedagogy

Introduce a liberal, modern style of teaching — discussion-based classes, projects, and real-world learning instead of only lectures and textbooks.

Lead and guide the academic direction of the campus across all schools.

Ensure the college follows all rules and standards set by MAKAUT, AICTE, and NAAC and drive the institution towards being Autonomous.

People & Faculty

Hire, guide, and support faculty and senior staff; build a strong leadership team under you.

Encourage and hire teachers with industry or practical experience.

Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance across the organisation

Business, Brand & Growth

Strengthen ties with companies for internships, placements, and student exposure to real work.

Drive admissions growth and help build Inspiria's brand and reputation regionally.

Represent the college to parents, industry partners, investors, and other institutions.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Ph.D. in Management, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

At least 10 years of experience in higher education or a related field, with a track record of having built or run a programme, campus, or vertical at a new-age education institute — functioning as a vision-fluent operator one level below the founder who executes, not a career administrator who has simply held titles such as Principal, Director, or Vice-Chancellor.

Background from the new-age education operator ecosystem is strongly preferred and should have Industry experience of at least 3 years.

Skills

Must have hands-on experience in liberal education — either by teaching in, designing courses for, or leading a modern, discussion- and project-based learning institute. This is a must-have for the role.
Prior experience running an institution unit with full ownership of outcomes — academic as well as financial and operational.
Experience in designing or improving courses/curriculum.
Experience handling accreditation and compliance work (NAAC, AICTE, university affiliation).
High personal energy and a genuine fitness/wellness orientation are must-haves for this role.