Academic Head

# JOB DESCRIPTION

## Academic Head

**Company:** SD Empire EdTech Pvt. Ltd. (SD Campus)  

**Brand:** SD Campus  

**Department:** Academics  

**Job Location:** Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh  

**Experience Required:** 5–8 Years  

**Annual CTC:** ₹6–8 LPA  

**Shift Duration:** 9 Hours per Day  

**Shift Window:** Between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM  

**Working Days:** 6 Days a Week  

**Work Mode:** Work from Office (WFO)

### About SD Campus

SD Campus is an EdTech organization dedicated to preparing students for competitive school entrance examinations, including Sainik School, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Rashtriya Military School (RMS), and Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC). Through live classes, recorded lectures, structured study materials, mock tests, and comprehensive academic support, we aim to deliver quality education and help students achieve their academic goals.

### Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and result-oriented **Academic Head** to lead our academic department, manage faculty teams, maintain teaching quality, and drive student performance. The candidate will be responsible for academic planning, curriculum execution, faculty development, examination preparation, and the overall effectiveness of academic operations.

### Key Responsibilities

**1. Academic Planning & Curriculum Management**

- Develop academic calendars, batch schedules, lesson plans, and subject-wise teaching plans.

- Ensure timely syllabus completion across all courses and batches.

- Oversee curriculum planning, study materials, assignments, practice papers, mock tests, and revision schedules.

- Ensure academic content aligns with relevant examination syllabi and patterns.

- Establish standardized academic processes to improve teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes.

**2. Faculty Leadership & Performance Management**

- Lead, mentor, and manage faculty members across Mathematics, English, Reasoning, Science, Hindi, and General Knowledge.

- Monitor faculty performance, class delivery, punctuality, productivity, and student engagement.

- Conduct class observations, academic meetings, performance reviews, and training sessions.

- Identify skill gaps and implement faculty development and performance improvement plans.

- Coordinate with HR and management for faculty recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

**3. Academic Quality Assurance**

- Monitor live classes, recorded lectures, and teaching methodologies to maintain high academic standards.

- Establish quality benchmarks for teaching delivery, student interaction, assessments, and academic documentation.

- Conduct regular academic audits and implement corrective measures wherever necessary.

- Ensure timely preparation and delivery of study materials, assessments, and digital learning content.

- Introduce effective teaching practices to enhance the student learning experience.

**4. Student Performance & Examination Outcomes**

- Monitor student attendance, test scores, mock test results, and academic progress.

- Analyze performance data to identify learning gaps and implement improvement strategies.

- Oversee doubt-solving sessions, revision classes, remedial teaching, and examination preparation.

- Develop initiatives to improve student learning outcomes, examination readiness, and selection rates.

- Evaluate examination results and incorporate insights into future academic planning.

**5. Academic Operations & Coordination**

- Coordinate with Operations, Content, Customer Support, Technology, and other relevant departments.

- Ensure effective faculty allocation, batch scheduling, and academic resource utilization.

- Monitor academic deliverables, deadlines, and departmental productivity.

- Prepare weekly and monthly academic performance reports for management.

- Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements.

**6. Student & Parent Engagement**

- Oversee parent-teacher meetings and academic progress communication.

- Address escalated academic concerns and ensure timely resolution.

- Monitor student feedback and satisfaction levels.

- Maintain a student-centric academic environment that promotes engagement and achievement.

### Eligibility Criteria

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education or a relevant subject; B.Ed. is preferred.

- 5–8 years of experience in teaching, academic management, or educational leadership.

- Proven experience in faculty management, curriculum planning, and academic operations.

- Experience in EdTech, coaching institutes, or competitive examination preparation is preferred.

- Knowledge of Sainik School, JNV, RMS, or RIMC entrance examinations will be an added advantage.

### Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong academic leadership and team management.

- Expertise in curriculum planning and syllabus execution.

- Faculty mentoring, performance evaluation, and quality assurance.

- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and digital learning platforms.

- Ability to manage multiple academic programs, teams, and deadlines effectively.

### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely syllabus completion across all batches.

- Faculty productivity, performance, and teaching quality.

- Improvement in student performance and mock test scores.

- Examination readiness and student selection results.

- Timely delivery of academic content, assessments, and study materials.

- Student and parent satisfaction.

- Effectiveness of faculty development initiatives.

- Achievement of departmental targets and reporting deadlines.

### Compensation & Working Schedule

- **Annual CTC:** ₹6–8 LPA, depending on relevant experience and suitability.

- **Shift Duration:** 9 hours per day.

- **Shift Window:** Assigned shift between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, based on academic requirements and management allocation.

- **Working Days:** 6 days per week.

- **Weekly Off:** One day as per the company schedule.

- **Work Location:** Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

- **Work Mode:** Work from Office (WFO).

### Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to share their updated resumes through either of the following channels:

- **WhatsApp:** +91-7428394514 / +91-7428394518

- **Email:** hr@sdempire.co.in

Candidates are encouraged to highlight their academic leadership experience, faculty management expertise, and relevant EdTech or competitive examination coaching experience in their resumes.

**Selection Process:**

1. Resume screening and shortlisting.

2. Initial HR discussion.

3. Academic and leadership interview with management.

4. Final discussion regarding compensation, notice period, and joining date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

### Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive and accountable academic leader capable of building a high-performing faculty team, implementing efficient academic systems, maintaining teaching excellence, and driving measurable improvements in student outcomes. The candidate should demonstrate strategic thinking, strong ownership, and a commitment to the long-term academic growth of SD Campus.