Principal – Undergraduate College

Contractual Appointment – Renewable Based on Performance

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and academically accomplished Principal to lead and manage our Undergraduate College affiliated with the University of Mumbai . The Principal will provide academic and administrative leadership, ensure compliance with University and regulatory requirements, and drive excellence in teaching, learning, research, student development, and institutional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate academic programs in accordance with University of Mumbai guidelines.
• Ensure effective implementation of curriculum, academic calendars, examinations, and assessment processes.
• Monitor academic performance and promote continuous improvement.
• Encourage innovative teaching methodologies, research, internships, and industry engagement.
• Promote interdisciplinary learning and employability-focused initiatives.

Administration & Governance

• Oversee the overall academic and administrative functioning of the Undergraduate College.
• Ensure compliance with University of Mumbai, UGC, Government of Maharashtra , and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with University authorities and statutory bodies.
• Lead institutional and statutory committees.
• Ensure effective management of college resources, infrastructure, and facilities.

Faculty & Staff Management

• Lead faculty and staff development initiatives.
• Foster a professional, collaborative, and performance-oriented culture.
• Oversee faculty performance, training, workshops, seminars, and development programs.
• Ensure adherence to institutional academic and administrative policies.

Student Development

• Create a supportive, inclusive, and student-centric academic environment.
• Promote co-curricular, extracurricular, cultural, sports, and leadership activities.
• Strengthen mentoring, career guidance, internships, placement, and industry-interface programs.
• Address student concerns and grievances effectively.

Quality & Institutional Development

• Drive initiatives for academic excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Oversee accreditation, inspections, audits, rankings, and statutory documentation.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for institutional growth.
• Build partnerships with universities, industry, professional bodies, and other institutions.
• Promote research, publications, conferences, seminars, and academic collaborations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized university.
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, as applicable under prevailing UGC and University of Mumbai regulations.
• Relevant teaching and academic/administrative experience as prescribed by applicable UGC and University of Mumbai norms .
• Experience in a senior academic or administrative leadership role in a reputed undergraduate college will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong academic and institutional leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic planning and decision-making
• Faculty and staff management
• Knowledge of UGC and University of Mumbai regulations
• Student-centric approach
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Stakeholder and industry relationship management
• Commitment to academic excellence and institutional development