About NIAT (NxtWave Initiative)NIAT, powered by NxtWave, partners with universities to deliver cutting-edge industry-integrated programs. We work closely with academic institutions to align curriculum, infrastructure, and operations for scalable program delivery across campuses.We are seeking a dynamic operations leader to own and execute the post-onboarding operations of universities — ensuring seamless rollout, integration, and governance across 50+ campuses.Key ResponsibilitiesPost-Onboarding Operations Leadership- Drive end-to-end execution once a university signs MoU with NIAT. - Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure on-time go-live. - Oversee website integration, campus readiness, and official collaboration showcases.Curriculum & Academic Operations- Facilitate curriculum alignment with NIAT programs. - Support in obtaining BOS/Academic Council approvals. - Track delivery quality and compliance across universities.Infrastructure & Readiness- Own the classroom setup process through the Infrastructure Playbook. - Ensure hostel readiness, logistics, and facility compliance. - Liaise with university admin teams for timely infra execution.Financial Enablement- Coordinate Escrow Account and Payment Gateway setups with finance teams. - Monitor fee flow, reconciliation, and compliance.Stakeholder Management- Build deep relationships with university VCs, Registrars, and Deans. - Act as the primary point of contact for university partners. - Escalate blockers, resolve issues, and drive governance cadence.Internal Collaboration- Work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Curriculum, and Tech teams. - Create standardized SOPs and reporting mechanisms for scalable ops.Team Leadership & Scale Management- Build and manage a team of regional operations executives. - Own execution across 50+ universities through a mix of direct & indirect management.Key Skills & Attributes- Proven experience (8–12 years) in multi-site operations or program rollout. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. - High execution speed, ownership mindset, and problem-solving ability. - Excellent organizational & documentation discipline. - Readiness for 10–15 days/month travel. - Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environmentWhat We Offer- Opportunity to shape operations at scale across India’s top universities. - High ownership role with direct business impact. - Cross-functional exposure across Education, Tech, and Operations. - Entrepreneurial culture with a focus on speed and accountability.
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Head Of University Operations Manager