Academic Operations Lead

As VP – Academic Operations & Compliance, you will play a central role in driving university integrations, BOS approvals, and academic governance for NxtWave’s programs across India.

You will lead regulatory and academic operations — ensuring seamless alignment with AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NCVET, and NASSCOM frameworks — and oversee the end-to-end academic approval lifecycle for university collaborations.

• Ensure all NxtWave programs and curricula comply with AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NCVET, NSDC, and NHEQF standards.

• Lead alignment with platforms such as SWAYAM Plus, NEAT, Future Skills, and B.Voc programs for credit and skill recognition.

• Drive the end-to-end BOS approval lifecycle — from HOD and Dean discussions to Board of Studies and Academic Council approvals.

• Secure approvals by aligning credits, structure, and learning outcomes with university frameworks.

• Negotiate and finalize academic credit mapping, bridging NxtWave curriculum with university degree requirements.

• Maintain a governance calendar ensuring timely submissions, proactive follow-ups, and audit readiness.

• Oversee curriculum deployment across LMS, campus portals, and university systems.

• Manage packaging and documentation: program components, calendars, implementation guides, and faculty briefs.

• Monitor delivery effectiveness and coordinate academic feedback cycles for continuous improvement.

• Lead repackaging, version control, and content redistribution across cohorts to maintain consistency.

• Manage NASSCOM QP/NOS approval processes, coordinating with NSDC, NCVET, and AICTE.

• Prepare documentation for competency mapping, assessment frameworks, and job-role alignment.

• Lead proposals and listings on SWAYAM Plus, NEAT, and Future Skills platforms.

• Drive accreditation efforts across NAAC, NBA, and other regulatory agencies to maintain institutional credibility.

• Secure credit recognition and credit transfer pathways for NxtWave’s programs within partner universities.

• Align course structures to meet contact-hour and grading eligibility under CBCS/OBE models.

• Serve as the internal expert on evolving academic policies, government frameworks, and accreditation standards.

• Provide regulatory insights and risk assessments to inform new product launches and partnerships.

• Represent NxtWave in government, academic, and regulatory forums to strengthen institutional relationships.

• Design scalable SOPs and automated workflows for regulatory operations.

• Standardize documentation templates, approval trackers, and dashboards.

• Reduce approval turnaround time through data-driven optimization and proactive issue resolution.

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional academic operations team handling compliance, approvals, and university coordination.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders — Curriculum, Partnerships, Legal, and Product teams.

• Build and sustain strong external relationships with universities, ministries, and accreditation bodies.

• Conduct training sessions on governance protocols and compliance best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering. 

• 8–15 years of experience in academic operations, regulatory affairs, or higher education governance

• Deep understanding of AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NCVET, NSQF, and NHEQF frameworks

• Proven track record in university BOS approvals, credit negotiations, and academic documentation

• Strong communication, documentation, and negotiation skills

• Demonstrated success managing relationships with universities and government bodies

• PhD/M.Phil/MBA from a reputed institution

• Experience in EdTech-academic integration, accreditation processes, and policy advisory roles

• Familiarity with technology-driven curricula in AI/ML, Data Science, and Full Stack Development

• Location: Hyderabad

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Work Mode: Office

• Working Days: 6-Day Week

• Compensation: Competitive, based on skills and experience