Project Manager - University Operations

TeamLease Edtech; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamLease Edtech in Kolkata is seeking a Project Manager to be the single on-site point of contact for academic programs, ensuring flawless on-ground execution, student engagement, and seamless coordination between university, faculty, and central delivery teams.

The role requires ownership, operational rigor, and a student-first mindset, with 2–5 years in academic operations or campus management and a degree in Education, Management, or related fields; experience in ed-tech programs is a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Management, Psychology, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of experience in academic operations, student engagement, or campus management.
• Experience with ed-tech programs is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-campus POC for various degree programs.
• Ensure smooth execution of classes, labs, workshops, and industry sessions.
• Coordinate classroom readiness (digital boards, cameras, mics, internet) for live-streamed sessions.
• Monitor daily schedules, session attendance, and session start/end hygiene.
• Drive student onboarding including orientation, bridge courses, and LMS access.
• Serve as the first line of support for student queries related to academics, schedules, and program delivery.
• Track student participation, engagement, and early risk indicators (drop-offs, low attendance).
• Proactively communicate important updates, timelines, and action items to students.
• Coordinate with on-campus faculty, visiting industry experts, and remote instructors.
• Support faculty with hybrid tools, session logistics, and classroom setup.
• Liaise with the central academic, employability, and operations teams.
• Escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions.
• Maintain records related to sessions, attendance, assessments, and audits.

Skills

Campus operations

Student engagement

Stakeholder coordination

On-ground execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Project Manager will be the single point of contact (POC) for various academic program at the university campus. This role is responsible for on-ground program execution, student engagement, and coordination between the university, faculty, and central delivery teams to ensure a seamless learning experience. The role demands strong ownership, operational rigor, and student-first thinking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Operations & Program Execution

• Act as the on-campus POC for various degree programs.
• Ensure smooth execution of classes, labs, workshops, and industry sessions
• Coordinate classroom readiness (digital boards, cameras, mics, internet) for live-streamed sessions
• Monitor daily schedules, session attendance, and session start/end hygiene

2. Student Engagement & Support

• Drive student onboarding including orientation, bridge courses, and LMS access
• Serve as the first line of support for student queries related to academics, schedules, and program delivery
• Track student participation, engagement, and early risk indicators (drop-offs, low attendance)
• Proactively communicate important updates, timelines, and action items to students

3. Faculty & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with on-campus faculty, visiting industry experts, and remote instructors
• Support faculty with hybrid tools, session logistics, and classroom setup
• Liaise with the central academic, employability, and operations teams
• Escalate issues with clear context and proposed solutions

4. Academic & Compliance Hygiene

• Ensure adherence to defined SOPs, academic calendars, and delivery standards
• Maintain records related to sessions, attendance, assessments, and audits
• Support internal and external audits as required by the program

5. Employability & Experiential Learning Support

• Support execution of employability modules, certifications, internships, OJT/WLP initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, sector briefings, and career sessions
• Act as a bridge between students and placement/employability teams
• Share regular reports on program health: attendance, engagement, issues, and resolutions
• Collect structured feedback from students and faculty
• Recommend process improvements to enhance student experience and delivery efficiency
• Strong on-ground execution and ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High comfort with technology-enabled learning environments
• Ability to handle ambiguity and solve problems independently

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree (Education, Management, Psychology, or related fields preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience in academic operations, student engagement, or campus management
• Prior experience with ed-tech programs is a strong advantage

Success Metrics

• High student attendance and engagement
• Timely resolution of on-campus and academic issuesPositive student and faculty feedback
• Compliance with SOPs and audit requirements