Job Title: Faculty & Vendor Partnerships Executive Role Overview We are looking for a proactive and resourceful Faculty & Vendor Partnerships Executive to lead the sourcing, onboarding, and management of academic faculty and external vendors. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality content delivery by building a strong network of subject matter experts, video production vendors, and freelancers. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Faculty Sourcing & Management • Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified faculty aligned with program requirements • Coordinate with internal academic and content teams to understand faculty needs • Manage end-to-end faculty onboarding including documentation, agreements, and scheduling • Build and maintain a strong pipeline/database of faculty across domains • Ensure timely availability of faculty for video shoots and live sessions ________________________________________ 2. Vendor & Freelancer Management • Source and onboard video editors, production agencies, studios, and other vendors • Manage relationships with freelancers and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery • Negotiate commercials, contracts, and turnaround timelines • Track vendor performance, costs, and delivery SLAs • Ensure backup vendor availability to avoid project delays ________________________________________ 3. Coordination & Execution • Act as the bridge between internal teams (content, production, operations) and external stakeholders • Coordinate shoot schedules, deliverables, and resource allocation • Ensure smooth execution of video production workflows ________________________________________ 4. Quality & Process Optimization • Maintain quality benchmarks for faculty and vendor deliverables • Continuously improve sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and turnaround time • Build and maintain SOPs, trackers, and vendor/faculty databases ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies • Strong sourcing and negotiation skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • Ability to manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously • High ownership and problem-solving mindset • Familiarity with content/video production workflows is a plus ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in any discipline • 0-1 years of experience in sourcing, vendor management, recruitment, or operations • Experience in EdTech or content-driven environments is an advantage