SANDHYA SINGH
Sonipat
Summary
Strategic Academic Operations Lead with over 16 years in K–12 and higher education. Specialises in driving interdisciplinary academic programmes, optimising institutional operations, and enhancing learner engagement. Develops scalable systems and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to implement impactful educational initiatives. Cultivates strong relationships with faculty to support institutional objectives and foster a collaborative academic culture. Results-driven Operations Lead with solid history of optimising process efficiencies and leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement, driving productivity and supporting business objectives. Strong communicator with knack for problem-solving and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational workflows. Committed to fostering collaborative environments to meet organisational goals and deliver measurable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead – Foundation Program & Academic Initiatives
Rishihood University
08.2023 - Current
- Led operations for Foundation Program and interdisciplinary academic initiatives, enhancing programme delivery and collaboration.
- Established operational systems and governance frameworks across academic initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective oversight.
- Managed flagship courses, coordinating faculty, assessments, and learner engagement to improve student experience.
- Conceptualized and delivered the Indic Summer School residential programme.
- Led student and parent engagement initiatives including Parenting Today.
- Oversaw editorial planning processes, coordinating contributions and timelines for publications. and publication of RishiPlus.
- Worked closely with faculty members to align academic goals and initiatives., admissions, student affairs, and leadership.
Admissions Head & Operations Lead
Bal Bhavan International School
10.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed admissions strategy, enhancing outreach, enrolment, and onboarding processes.
- Built institutional partnerships and led cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated institutional events and experiential learning programmes, fostering engagement and collaboration.
- Implemented British Council International School Award (ISA), promoting international standards in education.
Office Coordinator
Rukmini Devi Public School
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated academic operations and compliance, maintained governance standards, and facilitated institutional events.
Admissions Counselor & Marketing Head
Shreejee International School
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Led admissions outreach and student recruitment initiatives, enhancing marketing strategies and fostering community engagement.
- Enhanced product marketability and improved profits with optimum targeting on sales and marketing strategies.
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.
- Led strategic marketing campaigns, resulting in a 40% increase in brand awareness within 12 months.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -
Arya College
PanipatBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -
EIILM University
Junior Basic Training (JBT) -
Madan Maharaj College
BhopalCertificate in Child Counseling -
Institute of Counsellor Training
New DelhiSkills
- Academic administration
- Program Management
- Institutional Strategy
- Student Experience
- Admissions & Outreach
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Experiential Learning
- Curriculum Coordination
- Process optimisation
- Team Leadership
- Community Building
- Communication & Editorial Management
Custom
- Rishihood Foundation Program, Academic Operations Lead, University-wide undergraduate foundation program
- Self & Society, Program Management, Large multidisciplinary learner cohorts
- Indic Summer School, Program Lead, Residential experiential learning initiative
- RishiEd Initiatives, Operations & Governance, Scalable delivery frameworks
- RishiPlus, Editorial Lead, Monthly institutional publication
- Parenting Today, Stakeholder Engagement, Parent and community engagement
Timeline
Operations Lead – Foundation Program & Academic Initiatives
Rishihood University
08.2023 - Current
Admissions Head & Operations Lead
Bal Bhavan International School
10.2016 - 05.2023
Office Coordinator
Rukmini Devi Public School
03.2015 - 09.2016
Admissions Counselor & Marketing Head
Shreejee International School
02.2014 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration -
Arya College
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -
EIILM University
Junior Basic Training (JBT) -
Madan Maharaj College
Certificate in Child Counseling -
Institute of Counsellor Training