Program Manager, Scholarships

Role: Program Manager, Scholarships - BangaloreExperience: 7+ years Salary: 60-75k/month; full-time; On-site_________________________________________ Position Summary: The Scholarships Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing our scholarship programs, ensuring their effective implementation and impact. This role requires a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in the development sector, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for expanding educational opportunities. The Manager will be responsible for the entire scholarship lifecycle, from outreach and application processing to selection, monitoring, and evaluation. Responsibilities: Scholarship Program Management: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for scholarship outreach, application processing, selection, and monitoring. Manage the entire scholarship lifecycle, ensuring adherence to program guidelines and timelines. Design and implement efficient application and selection processes. Manage scholarship budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and execute outreach strategies to promote scholarship opportunities in assigned geographical regions. Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Conduct outreach events and presentations to prospective applicants. Significant travel to assigned regions for outreach and program implementation. Application Processing and Selection: Oversee the application review and selection process, ensuring fairness and transparency. Manage large volumes of applications and maintain accurate records. Coordinate with selection committees and facilitate the evaluation process. Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of scholarship programs. Track scholar progress and provide support as needed. Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Data entry and manipulation within MS excel/spreadsheets. Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of scholarship applicants and recipients. Generate regular reports on scholarship program activities and outcomes. Utilize data to inform program decisions and improve efficiency. Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage a team of program staff, providing guidance and support. Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure team collaboration. People management skills. Event Management: Organize and execute events related to the scholarship program. Skills & Qualifications: At least 7 years of professional experience in the development sector. Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a reputed institution. Advanced project management skills, with proven experience managing large teams. Strong event management and execution skills. Advanced analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. High learnability and the ability to quickly grasp new domains and specifics. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Advanced MS excel/spreadsheet skills. Advanced language proficiency in English and Hindi, and fluency in at least one of the following regional languages: Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, or Odia. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Good people management skills. Ability to travel extensively within assigned geographical regions. Ability to get into details, specifics of new domains/geogprahies. Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is re-posted on April 15, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.OrgFor any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline: +8058331557