Principal Jobs in Coimbatore Polytechnic and Diploma College

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Principal positions in Coimbatore's private Polytechnic and Diploma College sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Technical Education employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall academic, administrative, and financial leadership for the private polytechnic and diploma institution
• Maintain and strengthen DOTE affiliation, manage affiliation renewal filings, and lead all DOTE inspection visits
• Lead SBTET examination coordination including student registration, hall ticket management, practical examination arrangements, and result follow-up
• Recruit and retain qualified faculty and non-teaching staff meeting DOTE norms, and implement faculty development programmes
• Oversee financial planning, fee collection, expenditure management, and statutory compliance in coordination with management
• Represent the institution at DOTE, SBTET, and technical education association forums and build relationships with industry partners
• Monitor institution-wide student outcomes, attendance standards, examination results, and placement activities

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Engineering from a recognized institution meeting DOTE principal eligibility criteria
• 15 - 30 Years of progressive academic and administrative experience in polytechnic or technical education
• In-depth knowledge of DOTE affiliation norms, SBTET examination procedures, and Tamil Nadu technical education regulations
• Demonstrated track record in leading DOTE inspections, affiliation renewals, and compliance management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for managing diverse faculty, non-teaching staff, and management stakeholders
• Financial management and institutional planning ability for a multi-branch diploma institution
• Excellent communication skills for DOTE, SBTET, industry, and parent community interactions
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

Diploma in Engineering (relevant branch) or B.E./B.Tech. for lecturer roles; DOTE lecturer eligibility norms (diploma plus 2 years industry experience or B.E.); workshop instructor qualification for manufacturing practice labs; ITI with NTC for workshop assistant roles; AICTE or DOTE faculty development programme (FDP) attendance for academic updation; AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB certification for relevant departments; NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) recognition for vocational stream faculty