NEXT Education Group
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Manager – Academic Operations
Location: Global Operations Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-time
NEXT Education Group International, a global leader in Transnational Higher Education and Executive Education, is seeking an experienced Manager – Academic Operations to join our Colombo Operations Centre.
Role Overview
This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual who can lead, train, and manage a high-performing academic operations team to ensure the seamless delivery of programmes across multiple international partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in academic administration, teaching, grading, moderation, and partnership coordination, with an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of academic operations including planning, scheduling, assessment coordination, and moderation.
• Lead and mentor the academic operations team to maintain quality and compliance across multiple partnerships.
• Liaise with university partners and faculty to ensure academic standards and operational timelines are met.
• Provide exceptional support to students, faculty, and partner institutions across time zones.
• Manage academic reporting, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement processes.
• Profile of the Ideal Candidate
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in academic operations, programme administration, or higher education management.
• Strong understanding of academic processes including teaching delivery, assessment, grading, and quality assurance.
• Proven leadership and team development skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service and stakeholder management.
• Flexibility to work across international time zones and support global academic delivery operations.
• A postgraduate qualification (master’s level or above) will be an advantage.
Why Join Us?
At NEXT Education Group , you will be part of a forward-thinking team that delivers world-class education through innovative partnerships across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. This role offers exposure to global academic networks and the opportunity to shape the future of transnational education operations.
To Apply: Send your CV and cover letter directly through LinkedIn or to info@nexteducationgroup.com with the subject line “Application – Manager, Academic Operations”.