Academic Mentor

Position Title: Academic Mentor

Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The School Mentor plays a critical role in guiding, mentoring, and tracking the academic progress of students enrolled in the Integrated School Program, which combines Board examinations with NEET and JEE preparation. This role requires close academic monitoring, personalized mentorship, and proactive coordination with students, parents, and academic teams to ensure balanced performance across all curricula.

Key Responsibilities1. Academic Monitoring & Evaluation

• Regularly assess student performance through DPPs, CWEs (Chapter-Wise Exams), and internal tests aligned with NEET, JEE, and Board syllabi.
• Track academic trends such as improvement, decline, or stagnation using performance data, academic logs, and assessment records.
• Identify performance gaps (e.g., strong Board performance but weak NEET/JEE outcomes, or vice versa) and design targeted corrective strategies.
• Plan and execute weekly academic interventions for underperforming students, ensuring measurable improvement through focused practice.
• Adapt DPP evaluation patterns to ensure:
• Descriptive depth for Board examinations.
• MCQ accuracy and application-based learning for NEET & JEE.

2. Academic Planning & Content Alignment

• Follow the school-specific timetable and academic roadmap shared by Academic Coordinators.
• Align mentoring and instructional support with annual academic milestones, balancing Board-oriented theory with NEET/JEE application-based preparation.
• Ensure:
• Strong conceptual clarity and depth for Board exams.
• Effective problem-solving techniques and MCQ strategies for NEET & JEE.

3. Mentorship & Student Engagement

• Maintain mentor review logs documenting academic progress, emotional well-being, and behavioral observations.
• Conduct one-on-one interactions with underperforming students using a supportive and motivational approach, setting short-term, achievable goals.
• Develop and implement a structured weekly mentoring plan for 35+ students, including:
• DPP evaluation with individualized feedback.
• Doubt-clearing and revision sessions.
• Regular academic log updates.
• Monitor weekly test score trends and overall improvement.
• Oversee hostel rounds, ensuring student discipline, safety, and adherence to conduct guidelines.
• Coordinate weekly tests and GIB sessions to strengthen academic monitoring and student engagement.

4. Parent Communication & Coordination

• Conduct biweekly parent interactions covering academic performance, attendance, discipline, and emotional well-being.
• Address parent concerns related to Board vs NEET/JEE prioritization by clearly explaining the integrated curriculum and its long-term benefits.
• Communicate fee-related matters, ensure timely fee collection, and maintain accurate portal updates and fee punching.

5. Time & Resource Management

• Manage time efficiently during evaluations and mentoring activities.
• Break academic responsibilities into micro-tasks to meet tight academic schedules.
• Track and review batch-level academic performance metrics.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong academic foundation in NEET, JEE, and Class 11–12 Board syllabus.
• Ability to analyze student performance data, academic logs, and learning trends.
• In-depth understanding of NEET & JEE exam patterns, Board question formats, and differentiated preparation strategies.
• Proficiency in MCQ analysis and descriptive answer evaluation.
• Capability to manage 35+ students while ensuring quality mentorship and personalized feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially for student and parent interactions.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively within demanding academic calendars.
• An empathetic, student-centric, and result-oriented mentoring approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹16,000.00 - ₹16,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person