Why This Role Stands Out
Step into a pivotal leadership role as the National Head at Weekday AI, where you will drive high-impact growth and oversee P&L for a diverse suite of academic programs with a highly competitive salary of up to 40 LPA. This position is perfect for a visionary operator who thrives on scaling educational operations and building strategic partnerships, making it an ideal next step to advance your career. Apply today to lead a dynamic team and shape the future of professional education in India.
Quick Overview
Job Description
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 25 - 40 LPA)
Min Experience: 10+ years
Location: Kolkata
JobType: full-time
Operating head, effectively taking over the founder's day-to-day. Owns all programs end to end (Accounting & Finance, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Financial Markets, plus new launches). Reports to the Founder/CEO.
Owns:
- Revenue and P&L (budgets, fees, collections, costs)
- Admissions funnel and intake targets
- Academic ops through the Program Heads
- Industry partnerships, placements, internships
- Team leadership (hiring and reviewing Program Heads, ops and admissions)
- Expansion (new programs and centers)
Requirements: knowledge of how Indian institutions run (affiliations, academic calendars, exams, regulation), proven P&L and admissions scaling, multi-functional team management, strong external communication. Master's preferred (MBA or education management). Kolkata-based or willing to relocate.
Success measured on: enrollment and revenue vs targets, placement and internship rates, retention and student satisfaction, faculty stability, cost per program
Must-have skills
academic administration, operations, revenue ownership
Good-to-have skills
Client Relations, Program Management, Educational Leadership