Growth, Partnerships & Academic Operations Lead

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote
Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month
Experience: 5–6 years
Location: Remote / India

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Growth, Partnerships & Academic Operations Lead to take ownership of business growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and academic operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business development, partnerships, education/EdTech, program management, or academic operations, along with the ability to independently manage stakeholders, identify growth opportunities, and ensure the smooth execution of academic programs.

Key ResponsibilitiesGrowth & Partnerships

- Develop and execute strategies to identify new business and partnership opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, trainers, industry professionals, organizations, and other strategic partners.
- Identify and approach potential partners for workshops, webinars, training programs, collaborations, and other initiatives.
- Manage partnership discussions, negotiations, follow-ups, and execution.
- Develop and maintain a robust partnership pipeline.
- Track partnership outcomes and identify opportunities for business growth.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify new opportunities.

Academic Operations

- Take ownership of the planning and execution of webinars, workshops, courses, training programs, and other academic initiatives.
- Coordinate with instructors, trainers, mentors, speakers, and internal teams.
- Manage academic calendars, schedules, session coordination, attendance, feedback, and documentation.




- Ensure instructors and stakeholders have the required information and resources before sessions.
- Monitor program delivery and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Collect and analyze learner/trainer feedback and recommend improvements.
- Ensure a smooth experience for learners, trainers, and partners throughout the program lifecycle.

Team & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate effectively with HR, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Leadership teams.
- Manage communication and follow-ups with multiple stakeholders.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure timely completion.
- Support junior team members where required and provide guidance on operational activities.
- Prepare regular reports and updates for management.

Strategy & Reporting

- Track key growth, partnership, and academic performance metrics.
- Prepare reports, trackers, and presentations for management.
- Identify operational gaps and recommend practical improvements.
- Contribute to strategic planning and execution of new programs and initiatives.
- Stay updated on trends in education, EdTech, AI, training, and professional learning.

Requirements

- 5–6 years of relevant professional experience in business development, partnerships, academic operations, EdTech, program management, education, or a related field.




- Proven experience managing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Strong understanding of business development and growth strategies.
- Experience managing workshops, webinars, courses, training programs, or academic initiatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, follow-up, and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent organizational and project-management abilities.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, CRM/project-management tools, and online collaboration platforms.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
- Candidates with experience in EdTech, AI, technology, professional training, or education businesses will be preferred.

Key Skills

Business Development | Strategic Partnerships | Growth Strategy | Academic Operations | Program Management | Stakeholder Management | Relationship Management | Negotiation | Project Management | Communication | Market Research | Reporting | Team Coordination

What We Offer

- Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month
- Fully Remote work environment
- Senior-level ownership across growth, partnerships, and academic operations
- Exposure to AI, technology, education, and professional learning
- Opportunity to work directly on strategic initiatives
- Career growth opportunities within the organization
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Work from home

Work Location: Remote

📌 Growth, Partnerships & Academic Operations Lead (India)
🏢 Nexvatara
📍 India