Academic Affairs and Programme Officer - (Village & District Initiative)

Academic Affairs and Programme Officer - (Village & District Initiative)

Location : Kovvali Village, Eluru , West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh State

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and results-oriented Academic Affairs and Programme Officer to lead and transform our institution. This pivotal role involves comprehensive oversight of the School and Intermediate College sections, protecting our charitable interests, and delivering exceptional outcomes in academic excellence, competitive exam success, vocational readiness, and holistic student development within a village setting.

I. Position Summary and Oversight

The Strategic Educational Officer will be the institutional head, responsible for all academic, administrative, and strategic operations. While the responsibilities align with those of a comparable, the title reflects the necessity of protecting the charitable interests of the project through judicious resource management, ethical operations, and strategic leadership. The successful candidate must have prior experience in a comparable senior educational leadership role.

This can be a full-time or part-time position, depending on the candidate's experience and capacity to meet the project's time-bound goals and resource constraints.

II. Key Responsibilities

A. Academic Excellence and Competitive Success (The Transformation Mandate)

• Competitive Exam Focus: Develop and embed a high-performance culture focused on achieving top ranks and admissions into elite institutions such as IITs, Medical Colleges, and IAS/Civil Services examinations.
• Mentorship and Motivation: Act as a motivator, counsellor, and mentor for students. Inspire and guide students toward high aspirations and competitive success.
• Digital Integration: Champion the use of websites, digital tutorials, and online classes to help students deeply understand basic principles and concepts in Mathematics, Biological Sciences, and other core subjects, ensuring a strong foundation.
• Curriculum Design: Lead the design and continuous refinement of the curriculum. This must include:
• Vedic Mathematics: Start Vedic Mathematical classes and exposure from lower classes to enhance calculation speed and conceptual understanding.
• Holistic Well-being: Ensure equal importance on Physical/Mental well-being and robust extra-curricular activities.

B. Staff Management and Development

• Recruitment and Assessment: Strategically recruit, interview, and assess capable and passionate teachers who demonstrate a strong commitment to student success.
• Performance Management: Evaluate teacher performance regularly, providing constructive feedback, professional development opportunities, and mentorship to ensure a high standard of instruction.
• Team Building: Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional working environment among all staff members.

C. Leadership, Administration, and Charitable Oversight

• Protecting Charitable Interests: Ensure the ethical, transparent, and judicious use of limited resources provided under the long-running project. Maintain the integrity of the institution as a charitable endeavor.
• Staff Management: Strategically recruit and assess capable, passionate teachers. Set clear goals and provide professional development.
• Infrastructure: Plan, organize, and oversee infrastructure requirements (labs, etc.), ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Growth and Retention: Develop and execute strategies to draw students, retain them for higher classes, and achieve significantly low dropout rates.

D. Logistics

• Candidates must be willing to travel regularly to the village location or be stationed in the District Headquarters to ensure effective oversight and on-site leadership.

III. Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience: Mandatory prior experience in a comparable senior educational leadership role is essential.
• Educational Acumen: Strong working knowledge of the demands of competitive entrance examinations (JEE, NEET, UPSC, etc.) and proven ability to build programs that yield results with relevant advanced degree in Education or a related field is highly preferred.
• Mindset: A results-driven motivator and visionary leader with a commitment to uplifting education in a rural setting.
• Resourcefulness: Demonstrated ability to manage projects and resources effectively under constraints.

Key Result Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

To measure the success of the Strategic Educational Academic Affairs and Programme Officer, the following KRIs and KPIs will be used:

A. Key Result Indicators (KRIs) - What Success Looks Like

KRI Category

Metric

Target

Academic & Competitive Success

Competitive Exam Ranks

Minimum 5 Admissions annually into IIT/Medical/Top Tier Engineering or Arts Colleges within 3 years.

Top 10% Rank Distribution

Increase the percentage of students scoring in the top 10% of their Intermediate Board/State Exams by 20% annually.

Institutional Growth & Stability

Student Retention Rate

Achieve and maintain a 90%+ retention rate from High School (e.g., Grade 10) to Intermediate College (e.g., Grade 12).

Student Dropout Rate

Reduce the overall school-wide annual dropout rate to less than 5% within 2 years.

Financial & Project Integrity

Charitable Resource Utilization

100% adherence to the annual budget with zero negative audit findings related to misuse or diversion of funds.

B. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - How Success is Achieved

KPI Category

Metric

Measurement Frequency

Curriculum & Instruction

Vedic Maths/Digital Program Implementation

Monthly reports showing 100% compliance of all relevant classes teaching Vedic Maths and using digital resources.

Foundation Concept Mastery

Quarterly assessments showing a 25% improvement in student foundational knowledge scores (Maths/Science) within the first year.

Vocational Readiness & Holistic Development

Trade Class Enrollment & Certification

End-of-year report showing 75%+ enrollment in one or more trade classes and a verifiable trade skill certification rate of 60%+ for enrolled students.

Physical/Mental Well-being Program Usage

Quarterly check on participation rates, aiming for 85%+ student participation in organized sports/yoga/counselling sessions.

Staff & Community Leadership

Teacher Performance Improvement

Annual staff appraisals showing an average 15% increase in the assessed performance score of teaching faculty.

Community Reputation Score

Annual survey of parents and local community leaders showing an average 9/10 satisfaction score regarding the school's reputation and impact.

Infrastructure Development

Lab/Resource Utilization Rate

Quarterly report showing an 80%+ utilization rate of new or renovated labs and digital infrastructure (e.g., Smart Boards, computer labs).

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person