Program Associate

About the company:-

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles.

About The Role-

As a Program Associate, you will play a critical role in supporting the growth and operational excellence of NST. You'll work across program management, growth strategy, and operational analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, execute strategic initiatives, and drive business outcomes. The role is ideal for a data-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented professional eager to contribute to a fast-growing EdTech environment.

Key Responsibilities-

• Support the development and execution of growth strategies in alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, operations) to drive program enhancements and initiatives.
• Implement efficient processes and protocols to optimize workflows and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to marketing strategy execution, balancing brand efforts with nurturing initiatives.
• Leverage data to drive decision-making, assess performance, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Manage reactivation campaigns for mid-funnel leads and ensure consistent engagement throughout the admissions funnel.
• Evaluate, ideate, and identify key growth levers to achieve business growth.
• Lead strategic initiatives across teams to deliver tangible business outcomes.
  

Requirements-

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Technology, or related field.
• 12 years of experience in program management, operations, or business analytics preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and basic data visualization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to project execution.
  

Skills & Traits-

• Strategic thinking and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Ownership mindset with accountability for outcomes and deliverables.
• Collaborative approach with strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and highly organized.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic startup environment.
• Strong aptitude for data analysis and deriving actionable insights.
  

Benefits-

• Exposure to cross-functional operations and strategic growth initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in program management, data-driven decision-making, and business strategy.
• Work closely with leadership and senior management on high-impact projects.
• Opportunity to develop skills in process optimization, marketing, and talent assessment.
• Certificate of employment and potential for career growth within NST.