Associate Manager - Operations

Why do we exist?  What do we do?

The quality of school education available to students from low-income communities across India is abysmal. Their chances of attending college or building a career are significantly lower than their high-income peers, condemning them to a life without voice or choice. iTeach was born in 2015 to challenge this status quo and create a level playing field for ALL children. 
We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at www.iTeachSchools.org.  

Responsibilities

Team Management (25%)

• Directly manage the Network operations team (Administrative associates).
• Manage the growth and development of operations team members. 

Operations & Administration (40%)

• Work in close partnership with the School Principal and leadership team to ensure aligned procedures for the school (attendance, government compliance work, entry/exit procedures).
• Design, implement & monitor SOPs for different school setup processes that are useful for the school team.
• Develop, implement and monitor plans for school infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
• Collate school and office requirements, systematize, and monitor procurement and utilization.
• Design and implement tech solutions for efficient school operations.
• Lead and manage different events for the school, such as Family Day, Onboarding of new staff, sports/cultural events, etc.
• Design and operationalize school audits.
• Partner with the School Principal to build and monitor the school budget.

Stakeholder and Vendor Relations (35%)

• Establish long-term and sustainable relationships with community stakeholders. 
• Identify the right fit Vendors & Service Providers for different requirements as  - Infrastructure, school stationery, mid-day meals, holistic development programs for students, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between the iTeach Schools Network team and the school team for HR, Finance, IT, Government related requirements and processes.

Prerequisites:

• Required: Bachelors degree with strong performance.
• Required: Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations or event/project management.
• Preferred: worked in school operations.
• Preferred: managed a team for 1+ years.