Academic Operations

Michael Page; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced academic leader to shape online degree programs in India. The role requires 12-18 years of expertise in EdTech and digital learning ecosystems, along with a deep understanding of Indian education regulations. You will design, implement, and oversee academic programs while partnering with universities for compliance and quality assurance. This high-impact position allows you to influence academic innovation and enhance learner success in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in EdTech or online higher education.
• Proven expertise in data analytics and AI-enabled academic systems.
• Experience working closely with university leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement online degree programs.
• Lead academic learner journey from onboarding to completion.
• Ensure academic delivery excellence across partner universities.

Skills

Leadership in academic settings

Understanding of Indian online-education regulations

Experience with LMS platforms

Data analytics

Mentoring multi-level teams

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Shape next‑gen online degree programs with full academic ownership

Lead academic excellence using data, LMS, and AI‑driven learning systems

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing digital‑higher‑education enabler that partners with universities to design, launch, and scale compliant, high‑quality online degree programs. They sit at the intersection of academic innovation, learning technology, analytics, and regulatory readiness, helping institutions expand access and improve learner success.

Job Description

• Own the design, evolution, and regulatory compliance of online degree programs and long‑duration credentials.
• Lead the full academic learner journey‑from onboarding and engagement to assessments, progression, and completion.
• Build and implement academic‑first retention levers, assessment models, and faculty‑engagement frameworks.
• Ensure academic delivery excellence across partner universities, governing course readiness, assessment integrity, calendars, and SLAs.
• Provide hands‑on leadership across LMS and learning platforms; leverage analytics and AI‑enabled academic systems to enhance outcomes.
• Partner with Deans, Registrars, and academic councils to strengthen governance, approvals, and compliance structures.
• Drive advisory readiness for online degree approvals, including curriculum architecture, delivery models, dashboards, and regulatory filings.
• Lead senior academic teams, scale operating models, and act as a key execution partner to the CAO

The Successful Applicant

• 12‑18 years of experience in EdTech, OPM, university online programs, or large‑scale digital learning ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of Indian online‑education regulations (UGC‑DEB) and academic operations.
• Proven expertise in LMS platforms (Moodle / Canvas / Blackboard or similar), data analytics, and AI‑enabled academic systems.
• Experience working closely with university leadership on governance, delivery, assessments, and compliance.
• Strong leadership experience managing multi‑level academic and delivery teams.

What's on Offer

A high‑impact academic leadership role shaping the future of online higher education in India.

Opportunity to build scalable academic systems, influence product direction, and partner with top universities.

A mission‑driven environment combining learning innovation, technology, and global education outcomes.