Chief of Staff

As the Chief of Staff– Founder’s Office, you will serve as a strategic enabler and execution partner to the Founder & Chancellor, playing a central role in aligning institutional strategy, operations, stakeholder relationships, and brand leadership.

You will manage and coordinate high-impact initiatives across education, skilling, GTM strategy, partnerships, expansion, PR, and rankings, ensuring timely decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and flawless execution. This is a fast-paced, high-ownership role for an agile, entrepreneurial leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, communication, people, and execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier institution (IIT/IIM/ISB/Foreign University preferred).

• MBA / MPA / Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education Management, Operations, or related fields.

• 5+ years of experience in operations, strategy, project coordination, or institutional development. • Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments.

• Familiarity with Indian higher education systems and policy frameworks such as NEP 2020.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Collaboration, Planning & New Initiatives

2. Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Execution

3. Stakeholder Management (Internal & External)

4. Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

5. Thought Leadership, PR & Brand Coordination

6. Reputation, Rankings & Strategic Communications

7. Expansion & Growth Strategy

8. Operations, Reviews & Leadership Enablement

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Education/Edtech: 1 year (Required)
• Strategic planning: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Kolkata District, West Bengal (Preferred)

Work Location: In person