VP-Academic Operations & Compliance

About Nxtwave:

NxtWave raised ?275 crore, led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm

India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups

official partner for NSDC

2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30

The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one's mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

647+ districts

Know more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.in

• Map curriculum outcomes to

  NSQF levels (47)

  ,

  qualification packs

  , and

  job-role frameworks

  for national validity.
• Establish and maintain compliance checklists, internal audits, and monitoring mechanisms for zero deviation.

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.

• 815 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