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Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal, IND
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Edtech
The Role
Leads the campus’s overall vision, strategy, growth, academic quality, and reputation. Oversees liberal education pedagogy, regulatory compliance, faculty and senior staff development, admissions, partnerships, placements, and institutional expansion. Represents the college to its governing board, parents, industry partners, investors, and institutions. Requires a Ph.D., at least 10 years in higher education or a related field, experience operating within a new-age education institute, and at least three years of industry experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Required

  • Ph.D. in Management, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in higher education or a related field
  • Track record of building or running a program, campus, or vertical at a new-age education institute
  • Experience as a vision-fluent operator functioning one level below the founder
  • Hands-on experience with liberal education and modern teaching methods
  • At least 3 years of industry experience
  • Background in the new-age education operator ecosystem
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The Company
HQ: Siliguri
190 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Inspiria Knowledge Campus is a higher-education institution in Siliguri, West Bengal, offering industry-driven undergraduate programs in management, hospitality, computer science, media, and design. Its programs are developed with industry input and include live projects, practical learning, professional certification options, and placement support. The campus seeks to prepare students with academic knowledge and career-ready skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and success in chosen fields.

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