Principal

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.