Deputy/Assistant Manager (Program Development) - High School Programs

Ashoka University; Sonipat, New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashoka University seeks a Deputy/Assistant for its High School Programs. This full-time role involves developing high-impact academic programs for students in India and abroad. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position within a premier educational institution.

You will collaborate with faculty and ensure high-quality program delivery, as well as engage with stakeholders for outreach. Strong communication skills and a passion for education are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in similar roles.
• Experience with premier organizations preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and faculty for high-impact courses.
• Work with faculty to develop customized academic programs.
• Ensure timely execution of high-standard courses.
• Collaborate with marketing for course-related materials.
• Coordinate with departments for seamless program delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders on course communications.
• Review applications and manage admissions processes.

Skills

Purpose-driven and mission-led

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Result-driven problem-solving

Strong teamwork and collaboration

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Deputy/Assistant (Program Development) - High School Programs

Reports To

Assistant Vice President and Lead - High School Programs

Location

Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat/Okhla, New Delhi

Experience

A strong academic orientation combined with expertise and passion to develop high-impact programmes courses for high school students in India abroad, with 3-5 years experience in an academic/administrative role with a top Higher Education Institute or EdTech platform, in India or globally.

Nature of Work

Full-Time

About Ashoka University

Ashoka University is India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. We encourage change, learning, growth, and excellence in what we do.

About the High School Programs

Ashoka aims to leverage its brand, pedagogy, and best practices to build impactful programs for High School Students—both offline and online certificate programs, including the Young Scholars Program (YSP), Ashoka Horizons, and others.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify programme opportunities and the right fit faculty within and outside the Ashoka ecosystem to build a portfolio of high-impact courses and programmes for high schoolers (Grade 9-12) in India and abroad.
• Work closely with diverse faculty, including global academicians, industry leaders, and domain experts to develop enriching academic programmes customised for the high school segment.
• Ensure timely course execution and deliver programmes of the highest global standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and programme operations teams to provide course‑based marketing material, faculty support in the marketing, and ensure all programme operational needs are shared with the team.
• Coordinate with other departments in Ashoka—faculty, facilities, operations, IT, procurement—to ensure seamless programme delivery and smooth execution.
• Engage with schools, counsellors, parents, and students on course‑related outreach communication.
• Review applications, evaluate admission support in coordination with the programme operations team; manage induction, training, and management of full‑time/part‑time programme counsellors and outreach admissions teams.

Eligibility

• 3-5 years experience in similar roles with a leading Indian university or online/on‑premises courses targeted at high school students.
• Minimum 3 years experience with premier organisations.
• Preference given to past associates/students of Ashoka University, YIF, YSP, or Horizons programmes.

Skills

• Purpose‑driven and mission‑led individuals deeply invested in education for mass societal impact.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, continuously evolving environment.
• Result‑driven professionals who think creatively on the go and solve problems to deliver desired outcomes on time and at the highest standards.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration across functions and levels in the organisation.
• Operationally strong, process‑driven, detail‑oriented.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; confident public speaker representing Ashoka University High School programmes at online and offline sessions.