Head - Academic Consultant | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on September 23, 2024
Job Description
<div>Job Title Head- Academic Consultant<br />
Team Academic Consulting<br />
Reporting to Vikas Narang<br />
Location Bengaluru<br />
Purpose<br />
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Academic Head to lead our educational initiatives with a strong<br />
focus on fostering learning and career progression. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of business<br />
acumen, operational excellence, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of educational products.<br />
The Academic Head will be responsible for driving revenue growth, managing key accounts, and ensuring<br />
operational efficiency while adhering to best practices in pedagogy.<br />
Key Responsibilities<br />
1. Invested in People Development:<br />
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and career progression within the team.<br />
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.<br />
2. Business Acumen:<br />
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of running Profit and Loss (P&L)<br />
- Drive revenue generation through effective upselling, cross-selling, and key account management<br />
strategies.<br />
3. Operational Excellence:<br />
- Strategize for scale and long-term success by optimizing systems, processes, and standardization efforts.<br />
- Evaluate the effectiveness of online vs. offline educational delivery methods and make informed<br />
decisions accordingly.<br />
4. Pedagogical Expertise:<br />
- Possess a deep understanding of curriculums, assessments, and best practices in the domain of<br />
pedagogy.<br />
- Ensure alignment of educational initiatives with pedagogical principles and standards.<br />
5. Product Knowledge:<br />
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of our educational products and services.<br />
- Collaborate with the product team to provide feedback and contribute to product enhancements.<br />
Skill & Will<br />
Must Have • Experience in managing and leading teams, with a focus on<br />
fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.<br />
• Willingness to work in the field and travel as required to support<br />
educational initiatives.<br />
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building<br />
relationships and providing product consultations to key<br />
stakeholders.<br />
• Ability to gather, analyze, and leverage market and competitor<br />
intelligence to drive strategic decision-making.</div>
<div>Knowledge, Experience & Qualification<br />
1. Graduate/Post Graduate/MBA in any discipline.<br />
2. Minimum 8-12 years of experience in educational leadership roles with a proven track record of<br />
success.<br />
3. Experience of interaction with clients (schools) directly<br />
4. Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PPT; Good Presentation skills</div>