Woolf Looking For Strategic Licensing Specialist (India Only) at Pune, Maharashtra, Full Time

We’re building a category-defining company to increase the speed of innovation in higher education. Woolf’s mission is to increase access to world-class higher education and ensure that it is globally recognized and transferable. We help qualified education organizations launch world-class higher education programs that issue academic credits and globally recognized accredited degrees.

Woolf University is a collegiate higher education institution modeled on the University of Oxford and Delhi University. We are the first global collegiate university to allow other education organizations to join as member colleges and issue degrees. Our colleges include some of the fastest growing EdTech companies in the world: UpGrad, Scaler, GoIT, EduBridge, AlmaBetter, and others. We have a pipeline of further prospects in India, where we continue to grow.

Our Team

We are a globally distributed, fully remote team with a bias for action. Our team is mission-aligned, high EQ/low ego, and committed to excellence. Our investor group includes First Round Capital (who also led the investment for Notion, Roblox, Uber, and Square), Connect Ventures, IOVC, All Access Fund, and Tribe Capital.

The Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and systematic individual to help ensure the most robust quality assurance system ever built. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior members of the Accreditation and Licensing Team and leading education organizations to manage accreditation compliance paperwork and drive strategic initiatives to expand the recognition of Woolf degrees across more countries and universities. We are looking for candidates with strong operational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience in academic accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and share insights on university accreditation in India.
• Draft, review, revise, and submit accreditation applications.
• Assist in preparing applications for U.S. accreditation.
• Oversee and execute large, complex projects with multiple workstreams, ensuring timely completion with minimal supervision.
• Lead the process of securing degree recognition in additional countries and universities.
• Engage effectively across cultural and regulatory barriers with academic leaders, government officials, and stakeholders – maintaining patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Learn the functions and responsibilities of the Academic Success and Strategic Licensing teams.
• Attend twice-weekly team meetings and other relevant discussions as needed

Requirements

• PhD, law degree, or at least a master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in academic administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with university accreditation in India.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities, with a systematic and goal-oriented approach.
• Ability to navigate and interpret complex regulatory frameworks.
• Persistence and patience in overcoming bureaucratic challenges.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly.
• Strong, solution-oriented problem-solving skills
• Ready to work in a startup environment—proactive, adaptable, and able to break down ambiguous projects into clear, time-bound steps

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven expertise in accreditation processes, particularly within Indian higher education.
• Experience ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
• Background or strong interest in higher education or edtech.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Passion for Woolf’s mission, vision, and embodiment of our core values.
• Experience working remotely

Benefits

• Contract Structure & Compensation
• Contract Type: Independent Contractor (Global)
• Please note: contractors are responsible for their own taxes and benefits in compliance with their local regulations
• Why Woolf?
• Global Impact: Work with education leaders worldwide to shape the future of learning
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with a schedule that fits your lifestyle
• Growth Potential: Join a fast-growing company with opportunities to expand your role
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a mission-driven team backed by top investors