Academic Manager

Job Title: Academic Manager
Location: Aundh, Pune
Employment Type: Full Time

We are seeking a dynamic Academic Manager to oversee the development and delivery of skill development and upskilling courses/programs, such as MS Excel, WordPress Web Development, Digital Marketing, Graphic Designing, and many more.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, trainers, and students.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Academic Manager will manage all aspects of course delivery and development, including:

1. Trainer Management:

• Identifying and onboarding external subject matter experts (trainers) with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Building a network of skilled trainers across diverse domains.

2. Curriculum Design:

• Collaborating with trainers to design and develop engaging, up-to-date, and industry-relevant curriculum.
• Ensuring the curriculum aligns with course objectives, industry standards, and learner needs.

3. Resource Development:

• Coordinating with trainers to create, maintain, and update resource materials (e.g., study guides, assignments, presentations, and supplementary content).

4. Training Session Management:

• Organizing, scheduling, and managing live virtual training sessions.
• Ensuring seamless technical and administrative support during live sessions.

5. Trainer Performance Monitoring:

• Establishing clear course-specific trainer performance guidelines.
• Evaluating and improving trainer performance through feedback and structured reviews.

6. Course Quality Assurance:

• Regularly updating courses to ensure they remain current, academically sound, and aligned with industry trends.
• Conducting periodic reviews of course content and delivery quality.

7. Student Support:

• Guiding students on course/program selections and resolving queries promptly.
• Facilitating post-course support and tracking learner satisfaction.

8. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitoring student enrollment, attendance, and performance metrics.
• Preparing reports for management on course outcomes and areas for improvement.

9. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Working closely with marketing, sales, and customer support teams to ensure cohesive program promotion and execution.
• Supporting the development of freelancing guidance and soft skills training modules.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Any Graduate/Post graduate
• Strong understanding of educational pedagogy and curriculum development
• Excellent communication (English/Hindi/Marathi), interpersonal, and organizational skills
• 3 or more years of Experience in same domain
• Proven experience in academic management, instructional design, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of online/live training methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Passion for skill development and lifelong learning.