Academic Consultant
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17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Edutech Institute is on a mission to close the learning gap in South Africa and across Africa through data-driven and adaptive learning platforms focused on pedagogy integration. Currently impacting nearly 25000 learners locally and over 20 million globally through partnerships with Educational Initiatives (Ei) Edutech aims to scale its impact 100x.
The Academic Consultant will play a critical role in driving the adoption implementation and sustained use of Ei programs in partner schools. This role blends strong pedagogical expertise with consultative engagement to support measurable improvements in teaching and learning outcomes.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities (KRAs)
School Engagement & Implementation
Ensure high utilisation of Ei programs in allocated schools
Conduct training sessions workshops and review meetings
Lead engagements with principals teachers and coordinators
Act as SPOC for assigned schools and manage issue resolution in collaboration with product tech and sales teams
Data-Driven Academic Support
Analyse student and teacher performance data
Identify trends gaps and actionable insights
Guide schools in using diagnostic tools competency reports and misconception analysis
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collect and act on feedback from teachers students parents and school leadership
Support sales teams with academic expertise during onboarding and retention
Capacity Building
Train educators to build self-sufficiency within Eis ecosystem
Promote best practices in competency-based and data-driven instruction
Benefits
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on education systems
Work with experienced educators and EdTech innovators
Competitive compensation
Travel allowances
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Required Skills:
Key Responsibilities Lead Generation & Prospecting Identify and qualify schools facing literacy/numeracy challenges. Build a sales pipeline via networking events and digital tools. Research school context and stakeholders. Relationship Building & Needs Analysis Build trust with principals and educators. Conduct in-depth needs assessments. Understand pedagogical and curriculum requirements. Solution Selling Present tailored benefits of literacy/numeracy software. Use case studies and metrics to showcase value. Position Edutech as a transformative solution. Negotiation & Deal Closure Structure mutually beneficial deals. Address objections and close effectively. Post-Sales Support Support implementation and onboarding. Ensure satisfaction and gather success stories and feedback for improvement. Market Engagement Stay current on EdTech trends policies and competitors. Align with marketing strategies. Attend industry events to boost visibility. Required Skills and Competencies Hard Skills: Sales Techniques: Proficient in B2B methodologies prospecting and tailored sales presentations. Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of literacy/numeracy software and diverse learning needs. Educational Insight: Foundational knowledge of pedagogy curriculum and learning challenges. CRM & Tech: Skilled in CRM systems and sales tools to track leads and performance. Soft Skills: Communication: Clearly explain complex software to educators and stakeholders. Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with school leadership. Needs Assessment: Ability to understand client-specific challenges. Problem Solving & Negotiation: Handle objections and reach win-win outcomes. Passion for Education: Belief in EdTechs impact on student outcomes. Resilience: Adapt to setbacks and stay motivated in a competitive environment. Data Analysis: Use data to optimize strategies. Time Management: Juggle multiple opportunities and meet deadlines. Self-Motivation: Work independently and consistently meet targets. Valid Drivers License
Required Education:
Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelors in Business Education or related field (preferred). Sales certifications in B2B/EdTech a plus. Experience: 45 years in B2B sales (preferably in education or tech). Knowledge: Expertise in prospecting sales presentations deal closure and EdTech trends. Familiarity with educational challenges learning styles assessments and curriculum alignment
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Academics
- Academic Curriculum
- Academics support
- Course content
- Professional Development
- Communication
- E Learning
- ESL
- ESL Teaching
- Administrative Services
- Client Services
- Education Consulting
- Teaching/Lecturing
- Student Learning
