Program Lead (YSP On Campus) - High School Programs

You will be responsible for leading the development and growth of the Young Scholars Programme at Ashoka University, with a focus on all aspects of programme development, student enrollments, and programme delivery. Your role will involve developing annual plans, targets, and budgets aligned with the institution's mission and goals, based on a comprehensive understanding of school, parent, and student needs. You will also be tasked with identifying and establishing a strong network of leading faculty and industry expert session facilitators, both internally and externally. Furthermore, you will engage and collaborate closely with the ecosystem of high school educators, counsellors, and faculty to create high-quality, relevant, and differentiated holistic programmes. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing year-round outreach, marketing, and communication efforts to raise awareness, generate interest, and drive applications for the various programmes. You will also manage the application to enrollment process, ensuring seamless interactions with students and parents, tracking progress, and driving enrollments. In addition, you will meticulously plan and oversee the delivery of high-quality, impactful programmes that focus on enhancing the academic and overall parent-student experience. You will be expected to provide valuable insights, feedback, and analysis post-programme delivery while fostering long-term relationships with counsellors, parents, and students. Building, nurturing, and managing a high-performance team and fostering collaborative relationships across Ashoka teams and external partners will also be a key aspect of your role. Ideally, you should have a minimum of 10 years of full-time experience in similar custom programme development and programme lead roles within leading Indian or International Universities or organizations offering in-person academic enrichment programmes, executive education programmes, or fellowship programmes. Strong team leadership and people management skills are essential, with preference given to candidates with a career interest in Education and a robust educational background from reputable institutes. You should possess a deep passion and experience in developing relevant and impactful curriculum, along with an entrepreneurial mindset, self-starting attitude, and result-oriented approach suitable for a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment. Problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and confidence in representing High School Programs in various settings are crucial. A process-oriented and detail-oriented nature, coupled with the ability to manage people effectively and drive team growth to new heights, will be key to succeeding in this role. Experience in developing, managing, and delivering on-campus and online programme development and delivery will also be beneficial.,