Program Lead- Scholar Engagement in Chennai (Job Vacancy)

"Shooting Stars Foundation www.shooting-stars-foundation.org Chennai Residents Only! Other location residents will be considered but not preferred Shooting Stars Foundation is a NGO focused on education with the belief that we can break the cycle of poverty through education. We have powerful stories where the volunteers and community members work together to create opportunities and improve the quality of life of deserving students. We focus on giving leadership skills and training to youth volunteers who design fundraising programs, raise funds, and create opportunities to educate underprivileged college students around the world. Currently we educate about 1000 scholars in India in the fields of STEM / Engineering / Medicine / Finance. We have a distinctive confidence building / mentorship program that focuses on a holistic approach for the betterment of a student’s life rather than just helping financially. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is service minded and passionate about contributing to the community, at the same time creating a flexible career out of it. Position Title : Program Lead– Scholar Engagement Full Time (40 hours) Remuneration Rs 25,000 - 35,000 per month (depending on experience) Responsibilities 1. Manage scholar process end to end. • Identifying relevant scholars in India • Manage the entire approval process including doc verification/ interviews / reference checks / homevisits (with the team) • Manage periodic touch points with scholars • Training (Yearly Mandatory training) / Internship • Medical / STEM Conferences for Scholars • Help with Placement Programs (Min 90% Placement results) • Mentorship – Connect Professional Mentors / Alumni Mentors with scholars • Manage Annual and Periodic Get togethers of Scholars / Donor Visits • Periodic reporting to donors and management with relevant dashboards * Manage Alumni relations and process 4. Any and all related activities surrounding the NGO presence in India 5. Connections and relationships with India CSRs a huge plus 6. Inspire a team of interns and volunteers to help deliver the above tasks Requirements • Hybrid - 3 days in office in Nungambakkam, Chennai - 2 days online • 5+ years’ experience in similar NGO with similar operational goals • Or 5+ years in Tech or other fields with excellent project management experience – and now willing to switch to NGO • Passion for community service, especially in the field of education • Degree holder – Arts/ Social Work / Engineering / Management • Excellent project management skills • Excellent English language skills – both written and spoken – proficient in other languages in India is an advantage • Good communication skills to maintain relationships with members of the organization and respond to their requests regularly. • Working knowledge of Google Drive / Excel / Word / Email etc • Own a laptop or system at home with internet connection - Online work / Telephone work etc • Daily 2 hours in the evening (8 PM - 10 PM IST) to interact with USA counterparts To Apply: Please send an email to support@sstarsfoundation.org with (1) A cover letter (2) A detailed resume pointing to the requirements above (3) 2 professional references with contact info (4) How did you hear about this opportunity !"