Program Associate (Job Vacancy)

DESCRIPTION

Kautilya School of Public Policy is looking to hire a Program Associate for its flagship Master of Public Policy program (MPP). The ideal candidate must possess a strong talent for program coordination and motivation to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion. The candidate must be a team player and must be able to demonstrate the ability to take initiative and lead in collaboration with the Program Manager. This is a long-term position with immense potential for personal and professional growth in the company of some of the brightest minds India has produced.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business management or administration, public policy or related field. Preference will be given to a Master's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of Experience required. Experience in administrative/academic roles in an academic setting is highly preferred.
• Leadership, time management, communication facilitation, and organizational skills are required for this role.
• Proven multi-department stakeholder management skills, working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes will be an added advantage.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Program Manager in ensuring students are provided with ample support services, including a thorough understanding of the curriculum and the paths to graduation.
• Supporting the Program Manager in coordinating the mentorship program
• Coordinating with Visiting faculty in scheduling their classes
• Managing the logistics of various guest lectures
• Providing students with academic and cultural counseling and easing their adjustment into the rigorous 2-year residential program. For international students, this role will include providing appropriate immigration information in coordination with the admissions team.
• Providing support to Program Manager monitoring the program including identification of key program competencies and gaps thereof for continuous program improvement.
• Working with Program Manager to create term-wise and annual course schedules and identifying opportunities for incorporating extra-mural and co-curricular activities and programs.
• Maintaining regular communication with various stakeholders including students, academic associates, faculty and management in a fast-paced environment that requires prompt replies and a high level of responsiveness.
• Assisting Program Manager in the preparation of reports and requests, including documentation required to demonstrate compliance with internal and external quality assurance standards, as well as other UGC-related requests.
• Playing a supportive role in strengthening outreach efforts such as through partner relations, research projects, and consultation requests.
• The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager on all the above. The successful candidate must enjoy being part of a team, and be desirous of playing a key role in the success of the program.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV's to careers@kautilya.org.in