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 Responsibilities
Post-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 (812 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 1015 days/month travel.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environment
What 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.
