Academic Head

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Academic Head to lead the academic strategy and execution across all courses offered at Elance Learning. This is a senior leadership role responsible for academic planning, quality control, faculty coordination, student outcomes, and curriculum development. You will serve as the key liaison between subject matter experts, mentors, faculty, and internal departments to ensure academic excellence and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the overall academic strategy for ACCA, CA, CMA, and other relevant programs
• Ensure curriculum is aligned with global standards and exam requirements, with regular updates based on regulatory changes
• Oversee and manage faculty onboarding, training, performance, and retention
• Set up academic KPIs including pass rates, content quality, faculty ratings, and student satisfaction
• Collaborate with the content, tech, and operations teams to ensure smooth and effective content delivery via LMS
• Monitor academic performance across batches and initiate academic interventions or mentoring when required
• Evaluate and continuously improve teaching methodologies, learning outcomes, and student engagement
• Conduct regular academic audits, assessments, and feedback reviews
• Act as the academic face of the brand in seminars, student forums, and institutional collaborations

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CMA (Mandatory)
• 8–12 years of academic experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership or strategic academic role
• Proven experience in curriculum design, academic operations, and faculty management
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities