Chief Operating Officer

AIMER Business School; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) role at AIMER Business School in Kozhikode, Kerala, is a full-time, on-site leadership position overseeing day-to-day operations across academic programs, administration, and support services.

You will develop operational strategies, monitor performance metrics, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in student and stakeholder experience, while shaping partnerships for growth.

Qualifications

• Translate institutional goals into operational plans.
• Operations management and cross-functional coordination in education.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Finance and budgeting for multi-department operations.
• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration or Management; leadership experience in education/corporate settings.
• Experience with quality assurance and accreditation processes; stakeholder engagement and change management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across academic programs, administration, and support services.
• Develop and implement operational strategies; monitor performance metrics.
• Optimize processes to support experiential learning and industry initiatives.
• Manage budgets and resources; ensure compliance with standards.
• Represent the school in key partnerships and drive growth and institutional excellence.

Skills

Business planning & strategic exec

Operations management

Analytical skills

Finance & budgeting

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Quality assurance & accreditation

Education

Postgraduate degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

Company Description

AIMER Business School is an emerging institution in Kerala that focuses on experiential learning, entrepreneurship, and industry-integrated business education. Recognized for India's first UG Business Integrated Program (UGBIP), the school prepares future entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators through live projects, internships, leadership development, startup exposure, and expert mentorship. AIMER's learning model is designed to bridge academics with real-world business practice, equipping students with skills needed in a global economy. As a leading business school in Kozhikode, AIMER is committed to developing graduates who can create businesses, lead organizations, and drive innovation with confidence. The campus is located in Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, India, with a growing network of industry partners and mentors.

Role Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at AIMER Business School in Kozhikode. The COO will oversee day-to-day operations across academic programs, administration, and support services to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery of business education. Responsibilities include developing and implementing operational strategies, coordinating with academic leadership, monitoring performance metrics, and optimizing processes to support experiential learning and industry-integrated initiatives. The role involves managing budgets and resources, fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement in student and stakeholder experience. The COO will also represent the school in key partnerships, contributing to long-term growth, innovation, and institutional excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Business Planning and strategic execution skills, with experience in setting and translating institutional goals into operational plans.
• Candidates should possess Operations Management expertise, including process optimization, performance measurement, and cross-functional coordination in an educational or service-driven environment.
• Candidates should possess robust Analytical Skills, including data-driven decision making, problem-solving, and the ability to interpret complex operational and academic metrics.
• Candidates should possess solid Finance and Budgeting skills, including resource allocation, cost management, and financial oversight of multi-department operations.
• Relevant qualifications include a postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, and significant leadership experience in education, corporate, or entrepreneurial settings.
• Additional beneficial skills include people management, stakeholder engagement, strong communication, change management, and experience with quality assurance and accreditation processes.