Role & responsibilities

- Develop and implement the institutes short- and long-term strategy, translating management objectives into academic and operational priorities.
- Strengthen training quality, course relevance and institutional performance while advising management on regulatory developments, operational risks and investments.
- Oversee curricula, academic calendars, training schedules, examinations, practical sessions, simulators, attendance, assessments and student performance.
- Ensure compliance with DG Shipping, Indian Maritime University and other applicable requirements; maintain complete approvals, faculty records, statutory documents and audit readiness.
- Manage the Quality Management System, track regulatory circulars and implement corrective actions within prescribed timelines.
- Lead faculty, instructors, administrative staff and support teams, covering recruitment, induction, development, performance management and interdepartmental coordination.
- Maintain a safe, disciplined and supportive learning setting, overseeing student induction, progress, welfare, conduct, parent communication and emergency response.
- Ensure transparent admissions, including eligibility and document verification, counselling, approved intake, medical requirements, fees, refunds, payments and formal admission confirmation.
- Clearly distinguish enquiry, registration, counselling, seat booking and confirmed admission, and prevent unverified claims about approvals, placements, sponsorships or sea berths.
- Oversee classrooms, laboratories, workshops, simulators, safety-training areas, equipment, hostel, dining, transport, maintenance, procurement, vendors and campus standards, where applicable.
- Support budgeting, expenditure control, resource planning,



financial controls, course viability and responsible procurement without compromising compliance or training quality.
- Build relationships with shipping companies, regulators, maritime organisations and training partners; support legitimate ship visits, career guidance, forums and industry engagement.

Preferred candidate profile

- B.Sc. Nautical Science with a valid Master Mariner (FG) CoC, or B.E./B.Tech. Marine Engineering with a valid MEO Class I CoC.
- Minimum 1015 years of maritime experience, including senior shipboard responsibility as Master Mariner or Chief Engineer.
- At least 35 years of leadership or administrative experience in a maritime training institute, preferably as Principal, Vice Principal, Head of Department or Course In-charge.
- Strong knowledge of DG Shipping regulations, STCW requirements, audits, inspections and Quality Management Systems.
- Proven ability to manage faculty, administration, admissions, student welfare, campus operations and training standards.
- Strategic, organised and decisive, with strong planning, problem-solving and crisis-management abilities.
- Disciplined, ethical, accountable and firm, while remaining approachable and respectful towards students and employees.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with management, regulators, parents and maritime-industry stakeholders.

Perks and benefits

- Monthly salary: 2,00,000- 2,50,000 per month, depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience and suitability.
- Senior leadership role with responsibility for the institutes academic, administrative and operational functions.
- Performance-based annual increment or incentive, subject to management policy.

📌 Head of Institute of Maritime Education and Training Institute (New Delhi)
🏢 Sriram institute of marine studies
📍 New Delhi