Student Mentor (Education Scholarship)

Job Description

Position Summary: Overall Role: Requires approx 80% travelling within Mumbai. The Coordinator works under the Manager to provide individual mentoring to students, support in intake and selection process, performs administrative tasks for running the scholarship program and handles 1-2 team members. Key Responsible Areas : The Coordinator/Mentor will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the 10+ Kotak Junior Scholarship Program. The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: Mentoring Students enrolled in the scholarship: Create a schedule for calling the students and scheduling calls online via a web portal. Calling & visiting to the home of the students and taking updates of their academic progress, supporting the students to create a time table, individual development plan and discuss the academic subjects Provide guidance to the student to ensure student stays motivated and excels on academic front Guide the student on academic doubts or direct the student towards study material and resources to support their studies. Carry out project implementation as per the stated objectives Support the intake and on-boarding process Support the team in intake process by orienting students about online application form Call the students and help them to register, submit applications and provide support to students to get the mandatory documents Perform selection tasks such as document verification, telephonic interview and home visit Support for other activities like flip learning, academic sessions and home visits , career mapping tests etc. Project Reporting & Control: Work on quantitative data for monitoring of the program Prepare qualitative case studies and student profiles of the students as and when required Candidate Specifications: Educational Qualification Post-graduation /Graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees Academic expertise in Science or Commerce, English preferred. Years of Experience 2+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must Age Up to 30 years Technical Skills: -Self Starter, Proactive in finding solutions. -Ability to work on project implementation with ownership. -Proven ability to work with external stakeholders to implement the project in collaborative manner. -Experience of working on a digital platform or willingness to learn. -Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using a computer and web based applications (Microsoft Office Applications especially Excel, online portals for MIS). -Excellent written and verbal communication skills for counselling, presentation, public speaking, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Other Skills Learning Orientation: Accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new knowledge and skills Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual. Job Specification: Nature of Job: On Payroll Location : HO, Mumbai Hours of Work: 8 hours 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs) Working Conditions: The job can involve working conditions that include 8 hour shifts between 8 am to 7 pm. There are two week offs in a month apart from casual and privilege leaves. This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹550,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Leave encashment Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Morning shift Work Location: In person