Senior Manager/Manager (Program Development) - High School Programs

Ashoka University; New Delhi, Sonipat; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashoka University is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager (Program Development) for High School Programs to lead end-to-end development of certificate and online/offline courses for high school students. You will design curricula, collaborate with educators, industry leaders, and admissions teams, and drive enrolments aligned with targets.

The role requires 6–10 years in education with senior administrative or academic experience, passion for learning outcomes, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering education programs for high school students.
• Strong understanding of learning outcomes and assessment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across academics, operations and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, build, and deliver programs/courses under the Ashoka High School Programs portfolio.
• Collaborate with educators, faculty, industry leaders, and admissions teams to shape curricula.
• Develop a network of teaching fellows and programme resources for our offerings.
• Implement best-in-class pedagogical tools for offline and on-campus delivery.
• Partner with marketing and operations to expand the school network and drive applications.

Skills

Program development

Curriculum development

Educational leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager/Manager (Program Development) - High School Programs

Reports To: Assistant Vice President and Lead - High School Programs

Location: Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat/Okhla, New Delhi

Experience (in years): 06-10 years of functional experience inEducation with a reputed organisation in senior administrative or academicdepartment roles in academic programme development/curriculum development/course development for a leading EdTech or a reputed higher education organisationin India or outside. Passionate about the role of education learningoutcomes, especially for high school students

Nature of Work: Full-Time

About Ashoka University:

Ashoka University is Indias premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university, an institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace change , learn and grow continuously, and strive for excellence in what you do.

As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will :

• Be Mission-Driven : Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigour to transform Indian higher education .
• Think Strategically: Collaborate with other innovative colleagues to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach .
• Act Authenticly: Embrace authenticity and integrity , fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued .
• Take Accountability: Own your work and drive positive change as an individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution .
• Build Collaboration: Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals .
• Deliver Excellence: Strive for high quality in all aspects , upholding the highest standards of academic excellence , student support , and professional development opportunities .

At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive . As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning , we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with an emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care , well-being, and connection , which are deeply embedded in everything we do .

When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can enhance your potential and make a meaningful impact.

About the High School Programs:

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

• Ashoka Young Scholars Program (YSP), now in its ninth year, is already the most prestigious summer program for high school students in the country, attracting talented and motivated students to an enriching immersive college experience, across its 5 programs in liberal arts, sciences, computer science, humanities and economics entrepreneurship streams. The programme continues to expand at an exponential rate with more high schoolers applying from across the country each year.
• Ashoka Horizons offers short-term, online, learning by doing (project-based learning), real-world and future-forward programmes to high schoolers across the country and abroad. Ashoka Horizons courses are specially designed for curious motivated high schoolers, providing a deeper exploration of specific subjects, 21st century skills and other non-academic areas of interest. Ashoka Horizons are better prepared for college decisions, college applications and life beyond. Ashoka Horizons was launched in 2020 and has been growing exponentially since.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Theposition would take end-to-end responsibility for identifying, developing,building, and delivering programs/courses under the Ashoka High School Programsportfolio, with a focus on delivering high-quality, relevant, and impactfulcourses, measured by applications and enrolments, in line with targets andprogram/course feedback. The opportunity to grow Ashokas High School Programs a nd expand the impact of Ashokas education.

The role comeswith the following responsibilities:

• Develop and stay updated with a rich understandingof the education landscape, trends, competing offerings and student needs need-gaps.
• Identify and develop relevant, differentiated popular programs/ courses, in line with the vision purpose of the HighSchool Programs team.
• Work collaboratively with key internal external stakeholders in developing curriculum, including educators, faculty,industry leaders, Outreach Admission teams and the High School Program team.
• Continuously develop a rich network of faculty,experts, industry leaders and teaching fellows for our program/ courses withinAshoka and outside.
• Implement best-in-class pedagogical tools andpractices in the delivery of our programs/ courses- both offline and on campus.
• Work closely with the High School Program marketingoperations teams in the expansion of the school network, development ofcontent, communication, events, etc., that best reflect our programs anddeliver on the application targets.
• Represent the program/ course in school outreach activities,including meetings, webinars and presentations with educators, counsellors,parents students.
• Work with the operations team in developing theapplication, selection and evaluation metrics for the programs/ courses.
• Induct, train and lead the program development team,short-term academic resources, including teaching fellows, academic counsellors,etc.

Eligibility:

• Experience (8+ years of experience , full-time or project-based ) in similar roles with one of the leading Indian universities or with online /on-premise courses targeted at high school students.
• Experience with premier organisations
• Preference would be given to past associates/ students of Ashoka YSP or Horizons programs
• Only candidates with a strongcareer interest in Education and a strong educational background need to apply.Preference would be given to graduates/ post-graduates in Education fromreputed institutes in India abroad.

Skills Sets:

• Purpose- driven and mission-led individuals deeply invested in the role of education for mass societal impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced , high-growth and continuously evolving start-up environment
• Result-driven professionals who can think creatively on the go and problem-solve to deliver desired outcomes on time and of the highest standards
• People who work well in teams and can collaborate across teams, functions and levels in the organisation.
• Operationally strong , process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong oral written communication skills