Assistant Professor – Operations Management

UniAthena; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build meaningful impact in EdTech

Strong exposure to academic operations

Job summary

An educational platform is seeking an Academic Mentor to support learners in Management Master’s programs. The role includes guiding students through their academic journey, clarifying concepts, and providing feedback on assignments. Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree in Management or an MBA and possess strong communication skills. Fresh graduates or those with up to 1 year of experience are encouraged to apply. Work hours are aligned with global learner availability.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Management / MBA is required.
• Freshers or candidates with 1+ year of related experience are welcome.
• Strong conceptual clarity in management subjects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a personal academic mentor for learners enrolled in Master's programs.
• Support learners with concept clarification and academic doubts.
• Evaluate assignments and provide structured feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Learner engagement

Strong academic judgment

Organizational skills

Basic tech comfort

Education

Master’s Degree in Management / MBA

Tools

LMS

Google Sheets

Job description

Overview

This is not a traditional classroom teaching position. At UniAthena, we run self-paced online Master’s programs, and this role focuses on academic mentoring, learner progression, assessment evaluation, and learner experience. You will act as a personal academic guide for learners — supporting concept clarity, reviewing assignments, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of modules. If you enjoy working closely with learners, guiding them through their academic journey, and creating meaningful learning experiences in an EdTech environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a personal academic mentor for learners enrolled in Management Master’s programs
• Support learners with concept clarification, academic doubts, and module guidance
• Evaluate assignments and assessments, providing structured and actionable feedback
• Track learner progress across modules and ensure timely progression to subsequent stages
• Proactively engage inactive or struggling learners to understand challenges and drive re-engagement
• Maintain learner records, progress trackers, and academic documentation
• Collaborate with Academic Operations, LMS, Student Support, and Renewals teams to ensure smooth learner journeys
• Take ownership of learner experience, satisfaction, and completion outcomes
• Participate in academic quality checks and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Management / MBA (UGC NET preferred)
• Freshers or candidates with 1+ year experience in teaching, mentoring, academic support, or EdTech are welcome
• Strong conceptual clarity in management subjects
• Comfortable working in a self-paced digital learning environment
• Willingness to handle learner follow-ups and academic coordination

Skills We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and learner engagement skills
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and patiently
• Strong academic judgment and feedback capability
• Organized, process-driven, and comfortable managing multiple learners simultaneously
• Ownership mindset towards learner progression and outcomes
• Basic tech comfort (LMS, trackers, Google Sheets, etc.)

Work Timings

Work Hours: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM, aligned with learner availability across time zones.

Why Join UniAthena?

• Work closely with learners across global Master’s programs
• Build meaningful impact in an EdTech environment
• Develop strong exposure to academic operations and learner success
• Be part of a fast-growing education platform focused on learner outcome