Youth Dreamers Foundation Hiring for Program Associate – Scholar Connect Job at Patna

About the Organization: please visit www.youthdreamersfoundation.org

About the Position

The Program Associate – Scholar Connect is a crucial role in conceptualizing & delivering personalized support to YDF beneficiaries. S/he identifies potential candidates and sponsors for retail/private scholarships. S/he also drives our Higher Education Readiness Programs.

The Program Associate works with:

• Past & incoming Scholars: to ensure effective utilization of scholarships, identify needs & challenges, drive university readiness program

• Scholar Saathis: to identify potential candidates for private scholarships

• Program Manager: to support in managing partnerships with various scholarship providers

Overview

• Job Type: Full-time; contract to be renewed annually

• Salary: ₹ 20,000 – ₹ 25,000 per month, salary commensurate with experience and expertise

• Probation: Three months; salary during probation to be ₹ 2-3,000 less than a full-time salary

• Office timings: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

• Reporting To: Program Manager Bihar

• Location: YDF Office, Patna

• Travel: Needs-based field visits to scholars & institutes

Key responsibilities

They are expected to take up the following responsibilities:

Self-learning

• Keeps up-to-date with official information of various private & government scholarship schemes

• Regularly explores various online/offline events, programs, opportunities relevant to scholars

Scholar Selection

• Plans & executes end-to-end selection & renewal processes, including application forms, shortlisting, virtual/offline interviews & FGDs, etc.

• Verifies educational & other details and maintains a repository of information for each applicant in the larger YDF database

• Identifies & recommends ideal candidates for receiving new scholarships & renewing currently offered scholarships

• Leverages community networks to identify suitable candidates for future batches of scholarships

Scholarship Provider Engagement

• Regularly communicate to our scholarship providers progress metrics of scholars or progress updates of the scholarship selection process

• Customize communication templates for each of our scholarship providers

University Readiness Program Management

• Engages with external program partners to customize program design

• Monitors & drives execution of engagement with school & university students

• Builds & develops relations with key stakeholders such as schools, Patna University for successful implementation of the program

Planning & Management

• Leads a team of 2-3 Scholar Saathis’ and is responsible for resolving their challenges

• Maintains all records & progress reports of the work taken up by the Scholar Saathi’s

• Supports the smooth functioning of the program and managing the office activities along with the larger YDF team

• Helps in managing the office activities along with the larger YDF team

• Create presentations, develop documents and other collaterals as required

Desired Profile

• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, MS PPT, and Google Spreadsheets etc.)

• 2-3 years of experience in youth empowerment and/or community-based operations (freshers with exceptional credentials may also be considered)

• Proven ability to independently handle multiple diverse assignments simultaneously, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work

• Excellent verbal & written communication in Hindi, English (and any local language)

• Proven ability to effectively lead a team

• Women & candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Applications are open till all positions are filled. Shortlisted candidates will receive a short assignment, followed by an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹20,000.00 – ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexible shift

Expected Start Date: 03/10/2022