Statutory officer

Company Description Solamalai College of Engineering is an autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college received NAAC accreditation with an “A” Grade in October 2023, with a CGPA of 3.21 on a 4-point scale, reflecting its strong academic standards. The institution is committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and robust industry-academia collaborations. With a focus on preparing students for real-world challenges and promoting meaningful research, Solamalai College of Engineering actively seeks partnerships with respected organizations, industries, and institutions. This environment offers statutory officers the opportunity to contribute to quality governance and continuous institutional improvement.Role Description The Statutory Officer is a full-time, on-site position based at Solamalai College of Engineering in Madurai. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to accreditation, affiliation, AICTE and university norms, and other applicable education sector regulations. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring policy adherence, updating and maintaining statutory records, preparing and submitting reports and documentation to regulatory bodies, and coordinating audits, inspections, and review visits. The role involves working closely with academic and administrative departments to implement governance policies, manage statutory communications, and maintain accurate institutional data. The Statutory Officer will also support leadership in risk identification, policy updates, and continuous improvement of compliance processes.Qualifications Strong knowledge of higher education regulations, accreditation processes (e.g., NAAC), AICTE norms, and university affiliation requirements.Experience in institutional governance, policy implementation, and compliance monitoring in an academic or similar regulated environment.Proficiency in documentation, report preparation, record management, and maintaining accurate statutory data.Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills for working with internal departments and external regulatory bodies.Ability to analyze regulatory updates, interpret requirements, and recommend appropriate action plans.High level of integrity, attention to detail, and discretion in handling confidential information.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Management, Public Administration, Education Administration, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered).Prior experience in a statutory, compliance, or administrative role in an educational institution is highly desirable.