Business Head - Education Programs

Job Description

Business Head – Education Programs

Shiksharatan India Foundation is committed to empowering students through scholarships, mentorship, educational partnerships, career guidance, and holistic development initiatives across India. The organization collaborates with schools, institutions, educators, corporates, and community stakeholders to create impactful educational opportunities and student success programs.

Department - Academic Programs & Strategic Partnerships

Location - Gurugram, Sector 49, Haryana

Experience - 12 - 15 Years

Qualification - Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration (MBA), Educational Leadership, or a related field.

Preferred Qualification - B.Ed. or M.Ed.

Role -

The Business Head – National (Academics) is responsible for driving the growth, expansion, and sustainability of the foundation's academic programs across India. The role combines academic leadership with business development by building strategic partnerships, expanding school outreach, managing large-scale education projects, and ensuring high-quality program implementation aligned with the foundation's mission.

Key Responsibilities -

1.     Strategic Leadership:

·        Develop and execute the national growth strategy for academic programs.

·        Identify opportunities for expansion into new states, districts, and school networks.

·        Align academic initiatives with the foundation's vision and long-term objectives.

2.     Business Development & Partnerships:

·        Build and maintain relationships with government departments, schools, NGOs, CSR partners, educational institutions, and corporate organizations.

·        Develop proposals, concept notes, and partnership presentations.

·        Identify funding and collaboration opportunities for academic projects.

·        Represent the foundation at meetings, conferences, and education forums.

3.     Academic Program Management:

·        Oversee the implementation of academic programs across multiple regions.

·        Ensure program quality, consistency, and achievement of learning outcomes.

·        Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and performance indicators.

·        Support curriculum implementation and continuous program improvement.

4.     School Outreach & Expansion:

·        Lead national school outreach initiatives.

·        Develop strategies to increase school participation and student engagement.

·        Coordinate with regional teams to achieve expansion targets.

5.     Team Leadership:

·        Lead and mentor national, regional, and state academic teams.

·        Establish performance goals and conduct regular reviews.

·        Build a high-performance and collaborative work culture

6.     Financial & Operational Management:

·        Prepare annual budgets and resource plans for academic projects.

·        Ensure efficient utilization of funds and operational resources.

·        Monitor project costs and financial performance.

7.     Monitoring & Reporting:

·        Develop dashboards and reports to monitor academic and business performance.

·        Present progress reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.

·        Ensure compliance with donor, CSR, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills -

·        Strategic planning and execution

·        Business development and partnership management

·        Academic program leadership

·        School outreach and stakeholder engagement

·        Proposal and grant development

·        Team leadership and people management

·        Financial planning and budget management

·        Project management

·        Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

·        Data-driven decision-making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -

·        Number of schools and institutions onboarded.

·        Growth in academic program reach and impact.

·        Successful acquisition of partnerships and funding.

·        Program implementation quality and timelines.

·        Student and teacher engagement outcomes.

·        Stakeholder satisfaction and retention.

·        Budget adherence and operational efficiency.

·        Team performance and leadership effectiveness.

Required Experience –

·        Experience in education, academic program management, business development, or strategic partnerships.

·        At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

·        Experience working with NGOs, education foundations, CSR projects, EdTech, or school networks.

·        Proven experience managing national or multi-state education initiatives.

Reporting Structure -

·        Reports To: Founder

Travel Requirement –

Extensive travel across India for partnership meetings, school visits, project reviews, and stakeholder engagement.

Employment -

Type –Full-Time

Why Join Us?

At Shiksharatan India Foundation we are committed to creating meaningful impact in the education and scholarship ecosystem by empowering students and transforming lives through quality guidance, support and opportunities. We provide a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow alongside the organization.