Academic Operations Lead

Job Summary:

VP – Academic Operations & Compliance

AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NCVET, and NASSCOM frameworks

This position demands strategic acumen, policy fluency, and the ability to manage cross-functional operations, connecting academic rigor with technological innovation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance & Alignment

• 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.

2. Academic Approvals & Governance

• 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.

3. Curriculum Deployment & Operations

• 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.

4. National Framework & Accreditation Management

• 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.

5. Credit & Course Recognition

• 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.
• Expand credit-linked integration models to new partner universities across India.

6. Strategic Academic Leadership

• 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.

7. Process Excellence & Quality Assurance

• 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.

8. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• 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

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Job Overview

• Location:

  Hyderabad

• Job Type:

  Full-Time

• Work Mode:

  Office

• Working Days:

  6-Day Week

• Compensation:

  Competitive, based on skills and experience