Academic Operations Manager

Company: Focus Automotive Academy
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–5 Years

About Focus Automotive Academy

Focus Automotive Academy is an upcoming automotive training institute under the Focus brand, backed by the experience and expertise of Focus Certified Inspections.

Our objective is to develop skilled automotive professionals by providing industry-oriented training in vehicle inspection, automotive diagnostics and vehicle evaluation.

We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Academic & Operations Manager to take responsibility for planning, developing and establishing the institute from the ground up.

Job Overview

The selected candidate will work directly under the guidance of the Institute Manager and coordinate the complete establishment of the academy, including academic planning, syllabus development, infrastructure setup, faculty recruitment, administrative systems and operational readiness.

This role requires someone with strong planning, research, coordination and execution abilities who can convert ideas into structured plans and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

1. Institute Setup & Development

- Research and identify suitable locations for establishing the institute.
- Evaluate infrastructure, space and facility requirements.
- Coordinate rental discussions, facility planning and setup activities.
- Prepare institute development plans, budgets and timelines.

2. Academic Planning & Development

- Research automotive education and professional training programmes.
- Develop course structures, syllabuses and academic frameworks.
- Coordinate preparation of training materials, presentations and study documents.
- Identify practical training requirements,



tools and equipment.
- Develop student assessment methods and training procedures.
- Coordinate with automotive professionals and subject matter experts.

3. Recruitment & Team Management

- Identify and recruit qualified automotive trainers and faculty members.
- Coordinate recruitment, interviews and onboarding.
- Identify staffing requirements for academic and administrative departments.
- Develop initial team structures and responsibilities.

4. Operations & Administration

- Establish operational procedures, policies and SOPs.
- Develop student admission, registration and enrolment processes.
- Coordinate procurement of equipment, tools and educational resources.
- Manage vendor coordination and administrative activities.
- Ensure the institute is operationally ready before launch.

5. Launch & Coordination

- Coordinate pre-launch activities and implementation plans.
- Work with marketing teams on course promotions and student admissions.
- Monitor project progress against approved timelines.
- Prepare regular progress reports for management.
- Ensure smooth coordination across all institute activities.

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Education or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in operations, project management,



academic administration or institute management.
- Strong research, planning and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage deadlines.
- Good leadership, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace and documentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in setting up or managing an educational or training institution.
- Knowledge or interest in the automobile industry.
- Experience in curriculum development or academic coordination.
- Experience in recruitment, vendor management and operational planning.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of a new institutional development project, work independently under management guidance, conduct research, develop structured plans and coordinate execution from the initial planning stage to the successful launch of the academy.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a startup environment where systems, processes and academic structures need to be developed from scratch.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Institute Manager

Employment Details

- Job Type: Full time
- Experience: 2–5 Years
- Industry: Education / Training / Automotive
- Salary: As per experience and suitability

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed with their updated resume, highlighting relevant experience in operations management, project coordination, academic administration or institutional development.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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