Senior Associate-High School Program

Plaksha; Mohali; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaksha University is seeking a Senior Associate- High School Program to own end-to-end planning, operations, marketing and stakeholder management for flagship national High School Programs. The role demands independent project leadership, cross-functional collaboration and scalable process-building.

You will coordinate with faculty, schools and partners to ensure smooth delivery, data-driven decisions and strong student outcomes, while reporting to the Director-Growth Enablement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, management, marketing, education or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in program management, operations, marketing, education or fast-paced execution-oriented roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-ownership environments.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and other productivity tools.
• Hands-on execution and willingness to take ownership beyond a defined job description.

Responsibilities

• Own program planning, timelines, dashboards, processes and SOPs.
• Drive end-to-end execution of flagship programs, including scheduling, logistics, vendor coordination and student experience.
• Plan campaigns, develop content and drive student participation across channels.
• Coordinate with faculty, students, parents, schools, vendors, internal teams and external partners.
• Track applications, conversions, engagement and program performance; create regular reports.
• Build repeatable workflows, documentation and systems to scale High School Programs.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data-driven

Excel/Google Sheets

Execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business/Management/Marketing/Education

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Who We Are

Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to advancing technology education in India.

Role: Senior Associate- High School Program

We are looking for a proactive, execution-oriented person to take ownership of planning, operations, marketing, stakeholder management and on-ground delivery of Plakshas flagship High School Programs. The role requires someone who can independently drive projects, manage multiple stakeholders and build systems that enable programs to scale nationally.

Location:

Plaksha University, Mohali

Reporting to:

Director-Growth Enablement

Job Description

Strategy & Planning

• Own program planning, timelines, dashboards, processes and SOPs
• Identify opportunities to improve program scale, quality and efficienc

Program Operations

• Drive end-to-end execution of flagship programs, including scheduling, logistics, vendor coordination, student experience and real-time problem-solving

Marketing & Communications

• Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to plan campaigns, develop content and drive student participation across digital and non-digital channels

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively with faculty, students, parents, schools, vendors, internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless program delivery

Data & Reporting

• Track applications, conversions, engagement and program performance
• Create regular reports and use data to inform decisions

Process & System Building

• Build repeatable workflows, documentation and systems that improve efficiency and enable High School Programs to scale

Who Are We Looking For?

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, Management, Marketing, Education or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in program management, operations, marketing, education or a fast-paced execution-oriented role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, high-ownership environments.
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills with attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and other productivity tools.
• Someone who enjoys hands-on execution and is willing to take ownership beyond a defined job description.

What You Will Gain

• End-to-end ownership of high-impact, national-scale programs for high school students.
• Exposure to strategy, operations, marketing, partnerships and stakeholder management in one role.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, faculty and diverse external stakeholders.
• Experience in building systems, processes and scalable program operations from the ground up.
• A direct line of sight into how a fast-scaling university designs, builds and delivers flagship programs.
• Significant scope to grow into a program lead/managerial role based on performance.
• High-ownership role combining strategy, program operations, marketing and stakeholder management.
• Best suited for professionals who enjoy execution, problem-solving and building things from the ground up.

What Can Plaksha Offer You?

• A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry.
• A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth.
• An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.