University Accounts Manager – Chennai

University Accounts Manager – Chennai
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About Kalvium:

Kalvium is an exceptional startup with a mission to make the world's education more relevant and engaging. Our flagship offering is India's BEST Undergrad Program in Computer Science Engineering, which is offered across 20+ Universities in India.

We are backed by 30+ industry stalwarts like top executives from Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, and PhonePe, as well as luminaries of India's unicorn ecosystem like Anupam Mittal, Kunal Shah, Rahul Chari and Ankit Bhati.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a University Account Manager based in Chennai who can own and grow our university partnerships across Tamil Nadu and the region. You will act as the face of Kalvium with university leaders—ensuring smooth collaboration, managing issues, and strengthening the overall engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ 1. Relationship & Account Management

• Own relationships with key university stakeholders (Deans, Registrars, Program Heads, etc.)

• Act as the single point of contact for university-level concerns and escalations

• Drive alignment between Kalvium’s academic model and university structures

2. Issue Resolution

• Address University-specific challenges such as:

• Academic delivery concerns (credit mismatch, curriculum conflicts)

• Delays in collections and invoicing

• Miscommunication or friction with faculty/mentors

• Track, escalate, and ensure timely resolution via internal teams.
  

3. Engagement & Field Visits

• Plan and conduct regular visits to partner universities across the Chennai region

• Present Kalvium’s updates, reports, and roadmap during in-person meetings

• Run reviews with campus stakeholders and drive proactive feedback loops

4. Internal Coordination

• Collaborate with Program Management, Admissions, and Academic Delivery teams

• Flag recurring issues or risks in a structured manner

• Maintain up-to-date records of visit notes, issue logs, and resolutions in CRM tools

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 4–6 years in B2B account management, university partnerships, higher-ed consulting, or EdTech (e.g., Sunstone, UpGrad, BYJU’S)

• Education: Tier-2 MBA or master’s in Education, Public Policy or related fields

Skills & Traits

• Strong relationship and stakeholder management, especially in academic contexts

• Empathy-driven problem solving with a bias for resolution

• Excellent communication (both written reports and verbal meetings)

• Operational follow-through and comfort with internal coordination

• Willingness to travel regularly within the Chennai/Tamil Nadu Zone

Nice to Have

• Prior experience handling partnerships with universities or academic regulators

• Exposure to managing program delivery in higher education environments

• Tamil language fluency (spoken & written) for effective stakeholder engagement

What You Can Expect

• Ownership of an important geography in Kalvium’s University network

• A fast-paced, mission-driven culture focused on impact and innovation in education

• Close working relationships with senior academic and business leaders

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• Location: Chennai (On-site with frequent University travel)

• Work Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

• Function : University Relations / Account Management

• CTC: Offered CTC will be based on (1) Your Current CTC and (2) Your Interview Performance

Kalvium’s Core Values:

• We obsess about student experience and outcomes above all.

• We embrace extreme ownership, focusing on outcomes over tasks.

• We respect and trust each other.

• We disagree with candour and courtesy.

• We improve things regularly, rather than chasing perfection.

• We learn continuously and seek discovery.

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(B) We’ll ask for:

• Send us your LinkedIn profile or CV.

• A short note on a challenging Account/Stakeholder issue you’ve resolved in the past and how you approached it.

If you resonated with the description and answered 'Oh, that's so me' while reading along, this role is an ideal fit for you.