Program Associate

Job Description : Program Associate - Student Support and Operations,

Avanti Fellows Position

Summary : Avanti Fellows is looking for a dedicated and field-ready Program Associate to drive end-to-end operational activities for student learning programs, especially for JEE and Test Series batches.

The role focuses on school outreach, Student interaction & onboarding, program execution, field engagement, Strong documentation, with a strong focus on implementation rather than just counseling and coordination with stakeholders for smooth delivery .

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

1. Student Support & Mentoring

● Conduct one-on-one and group sessions with students

● Guide students on post-10th academic/vocational pathways

● Regular counseling and onboarding

2. Outreach & Enrollment

● Identify high-potential schools using past results, government data, or official inputs

● Conduct school and home visits to identify eligible students

● Administer qualifying tests (offline at schools/centers/state level or online)

● Facilitate parent meetings and scholarship application guidance

3. Program & Batch Management

● Manage live classes, tests, assignments, and doubt sessions

● Conduct offline tests (primarily Sundays) and manage attendance, dropout, and performancetracking

● Maintain waiting lists and refill dropouts as needed

● Add students to WhatsApp groups and ensure regular communication

● Track participation, test scores, and provide support based on trends

4. Event Planning & Student Engagement

● Organize student/parent meet-ups, motivational workshops, alumni meets, Boot Camps

● Coordinate logistics for offline sessions and test series events, Boot Camps

● Conduct bilingual (English + Punjabi) school workshops

5. Documentation & Reporting (Very Important part of role)

● Maintain detailed student records, attendance, and batch-level data● Write student journey notes and success stories in professional format (Doc)● Collect alumni information and track student outcomes

6. Coordination & Team Engagement

● Collaborate with academic, tech, and content teams for aligned delivery

● Follow operational norms: 6-day working, flexible weekly off, field-intensive Requirements

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Education, or related fields (e.g. B.Sc/ M.Sc/B.Tech/M.Tech,etc.)Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience in student programs, nonprofit/NGO operations, field implementation, or education sector initiatives

Skills:

● Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Willingness to travel to remote locations

● High adaptability, time flexibility ( Flexible working – Going Beyond Time Hours/Dates), and ownership mindset

● Fluency in Punjabi (mandatory) and English

● Multitask in dynamic environments Behavioural Competencies

● Accuracy and attention to detail.

● Growth mindset and eagerness to learn.

● Ability to manage workload independently.

● Strong collaboration and communication skills.

● Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Salary: Commensurate as per your skills and experience

Location: Anywhere in Punjab

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person