Academic Program Manager - Shape the Future of Education

Finplan Edu; United States; Remote; INR 60,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is looking for a passionate Academic Program Manager to lead academic operations across multiple campuses. This role involves managing faculty, students, and ensuring program compliance while fostering positive stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, creativity, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes, and enjoy the flexibility of working from home while making a significant impact in the academic field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic program management and operations.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess operational activities to meet objectives.
• Develop processes and tools to enhance team productivity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Effective internal and external communication

Proficiency in MS Office

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Location:

Work From Home

Job Posted On:

Sep 05, 23

Employee Type:

Full Time

Experience:

Not specified

Salary:

Upto 8.5 LPA

Job Title:

Academic Program Manager

Objectives:

Finplan Edu is seeking an experienced and dynamic Academic Program Manager to oversee and manage all academic and service operations across multiple campuses in Mumbai and throughout India. This role includes faculty management, batch management, student management, stakeholder relationship management, center operations team management, program accreditation, program compliance, university compliance, student progress, batch performance, and more. The candidate must be willing to travel across campuses periodically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, evaluate, and assess operational activities to meet organizational objectives within set timelines.
• Develop processes, systems, tools, and reporting standards to enhance team productivity.
• Identify gaps, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Build KPIs to monitor business processes with stakeholders.
• Develop operational plans and strategies to maximize productivity.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Cost and Budget Management: Achieve productivity within financial budgets.
• Faculty Management: Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and develop faculty members.
• Batch Management: Coordinate academic calendars, monitor batch sizes, and optimize student learning.
• Student Management: Oversee admissions, attendance, performance, and well-being.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and partners.
• Centre Operations: Supervise daily operations, manage resources, and train staff.
• Program Accreditation & Compliance: Ensure standards are met and maintain documentation.
• Student Progress & Performance: Track and improve student outcomes and batch results.
• Student Feedback & Academic Quality: Collect feedback, assess, and enhance program quality.
• Event & Innovation Management: Organize student events and facilitate industry workshops.
• Vendor Management: Oversee vendors and suppliers.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Effective internal and external communication
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, PPT, etc.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills