Job Description Job Title: Deputy Academic Head Number of vacancies – 1 Location: Noida, Sector 3 __________________________________________________________ About Shiv Nadar Foundation (SNF) was established in 1994 by Shiv Nadar, Founder of HCL. SNF is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education to bridge the socioeconomic divide. It pursues a philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy. It is a powerful model that envisages the creation of institutions that go beyond the lifetime of its founders and continue to impact future generations for many centuries to come. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation. SHIKSHA Initiative under Shiv Nadar Foundation (started in 2012 to eradicate illiteracy from Uttar Pradesh by creating a model that is easily replicable, scalable, and measurable) is working with government schools in Uttar Pradesh with an aim to improve educational standards/learning outcomes. Numerous accelerated technology-enabled literacy interventions are being carried out in this direction based on the UPSCERT curriculum. Since its inception, the SHIKSHA Initiative has touched the lives of 185,000+ students in more than 1700 schools and trained around 4500 teachers in using ICT to make pedagogy more effective and engaging. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Need assessment: · Develop and conduct baseline assessment and through thorough analysis, identify the gaps/areas of action. · Conduct stakeholder meetings/FDGs and compile comprehensive requirements for the leadership perusals. 2. Project Management: · Start-to-end project planning and delivery on timelines. · Planning deliverables and delegating responsibilities · Monitoring project progress and brainstorming ways to remove roadblocks · Evaluating the impact of interventions · Regular follow-up meeting · Smooth coordination and communication with other teams · Team management · Conflict resolution 3. Training and Development: · Align academic rollout with training manager/department. · Review and modify existing training programs and develop new programs that target tangible results · Facilitate TNI · Capacity building of team members according to diverse profiles and roles across the organization. · Support in building a team of trainers through TOT programs. · Continually evaluate training solutions for quality, business impact, and scalability · Prepares and implements training budget. · Device ways to monitor and evaluate the impact of training. · Remain up-to-date with latest educational policies and modules. 4. Content development: · Development of ICT content for students and teachers based on curriculum and pedagogies for effective learning outcomes. · Understanding of ICT features/ areas for intervention (LMS, templates, app) · Interacting with the tech and product teams to suggest product features, try different teaching strategies, request specific data points as feedback, and make sure the product aligns with our vision for education. · Work on creating guidelines and set processes for zero-error content creation, and setting QA/review processes. 5. Curriculum development: · Device curriculum for nurturing lifelong learning opportunities for students and teachers. To make this possible deploy technology at best. · Based on curriculum continuously work towards enhancing the quality of delivery (activity development, Lesson plans, TLM, suggested infra, etc.) 6. Assessment and survey development: · Develop diverse surveys and other assessment tools for strengthening teaching–learning process. · Conduct training for the field team to effectively monitor assessments at schools which will help in TNI for teachers and students. · Documentation and reporting based on the data collected through assessments. 7. Innovations and continuous improvement: · Based on learning/demand from the field look for solutions that takes program to the next level. · Think out of the box and propose areas of improvement for content, delivery, training, and supervision. · Contribute and take ownership of developing new programs. · Pilot the approved solution or prototypes, for scaling. · Remain up-to-date with the latest developments in the education sector that can be replicated. · Keeping the team motivated. 8. Documentation and Reporting : · Maintain meeting records for all key tasks. · Documentation of pilots, field study observation and training reports. · Maintain archive old manuals and reports, any documentation related to achieving academic development · Document case studies and best practices from the field for enriching other areas of program. Educational Qualification and Skills · Must possess a master’s degree in education, psychology, or social sector · Is well-versed in educational policies and theories. · Proficient in communication - Hindi and English. · Knowledge of advanced computer skills - MS Suite · Ability to manage multiple projects and large teams. · Worked on projects related to bridging the digital divide, the use of technology for process improvement, and quality improvement. · Candidate should have experience of working in the field (direct implementation) and at the management level in the education sector and must have worked with government schools in rural areas. Experience: 12-15 years of experience in the education sector or managing CSR education projects. Requirement: Should be okay to travel in rural parts of Uttar Pradesh. Reporting to – Academic Head Salary – Competent to market standards and dependent on your last drawn. Selection Process – • 1st round – telephonic interview • Job-specific written test • Interview with HR • Interview with core vertical heads • Final interview with Project Director
Location: Noida Sector 3 Work Experience: 5+ Years in implementing science projects at schools/community levels Reporting To: Academic Lead We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Academic Coordinator to support the academic programs and initiatives. The Academic Coordinator for Science Lab Cum R&D will work closely with the technical team, field officer, operations team, students, and administrators to ensure the smooth functioning of academic activities and contribute to the overall success of the Project. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. 1. Curriculum Support: Collaborate with science faculty/partner organization to align lab activities with academic curriculum standards. Assist in the development of lab exercises and demonstrations that enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts. 2. Technical Assistance : Provide technical support to students and Field Officer during lab sessions. Troubleshoot issues with equipment and assist in setting up experiments. 3. Training and Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions for Field Officers and Govt Teachers to familiarize them with lab facilities, equipment, and safety protocols. 4. Research and Development: Stay updated with advancements in laboratory technology and educational practices. Propose improvements to enhance lab efficiency and student learning experiences. 5. Academic Planning: Collaborate with the academic team and operations to develop and implement academic plans, course schedules, and program requirements. 6. Teacher Support: Assist teachers in course rollout, academic counseling, and resolving academic issues. Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support teachers towards student success. 7. Academic performance monitoring: Ensure regular monitoring of academic performance by adherence to academic procedures, such as grading standards. 8. Data Management: Maintain accurate academic records, including class observation for program evaluations, and program assessment data. 9. Academic Events and Programs: Coordinate academic events, such as orientation programs, workshops, and seminars, for organizational development. 10. Program Evaluation: Assist in evaluating academic programs' effectiveness and propose improvements based on feedback and data analysis. 11. Liaison with Govt Departments and other organizations: Serve as a liaison between academic departments and other stakeholders to address academic-related issues and facilitate communication. 12. R&D Program development: assess the need for further program development and share a possible solution/ concept note for ideation and testing. Qualifications: 1. Master's degree in Education or Science, Research or Humanities. 2. Experience in academic administration or related educational roles. 3. Knowledge of academic policies, curriculum development, and assessment practices. 4. Strong organizational and project management skills. 5. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 6. Proficiency in using office software and educational technology tools. 7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Work experience: a round 5 years of experience in implementing science project in schools or community level.
Location: Noida Sector 3 Work Experience: 5+ Years in implementing science projects at schools/community levels Reporting To: Academic Lead We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Academic Coordinator to support the academic programs and initiatives. The Academic Coordinator for Science Lab Cum R&D will work closely with the technical team, field officer, operations team, students, and administrators to ensure the smooth functioning of academic activities and contribute to the overall success of the Project. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. 1. Curriculum Support: Collaborate with science faculty/partner organization to align lab activities with academic curriculum standards. Assist in the development of lab exercises and demonstrations that enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts. 2. Technical Assistance : Provide technical support to students and Field Officer during lab sessions. Troubleshoot issues with equipment and assist in setting up experiments. 3. Training and Orientation: Conduct orientation sessions for Field Officers and Govt Teachers to familiarize them with lab facilities, equipment, and safety protocols. 4. Research and Development: Stay updated with advancements in laboratory technology and educational practices. Propose improvements to enhance lab efficiency and student learning experiences. 5. Academic Planning: Collaborate with the academic team and operations to develop and implement academic plans, course schedules, and program requirements. 6. Teacher Support: Assist teachers in course rollout, academic counseling, and resolving academic issues. Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support teachers towards student success. 7. Academic performance monitoring: Ensure regular monitoring of academic performance by adherence to academic procedures, such as grading standards. 8. Data Management: Maintain accurate academic records, including class observation for program evaluations, and program assessment data. 9. Academic Events and Programs: Coordinate academic events, such as orientation programs, workshops, and seminars, for organizational development. 10. Program Evaluation: Assist in evaluating academic programs' effectiveness and propose improvements based on feedback and data analysis. 11. Liaison with Govt Departments and other organizations: Serve as a liaison between academic departments and other stakeholders to address academic-related issues and facilitate communication. 12. R&D Program development: assess the need for further program development and share a possible solution/ concept note for ideation and testing. Qualifications: 1.Master&aposs degree in Education or Science, Research or Humanities. 2.Experience in academic administration or related educational roles. 3.Knowledge of academic policies, curriculum development, and assessment practices. 4.Strong organizational and project management skills. 5.Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 6.Proficiency in using office software and educational technology tools. 7.Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Work experience: a round 5 years of experience in implementing science project in schools or community level. Show more Show less