Academic Affairs And Programme Officer

Academic Affairs and Programme Officer - Village District Initiative Location Kovvali Village Eluru West Godavari District Andhra Pradesh State We are seeking a highly motivated experienced and results-oriented Academic Affairs and Programme Officer to lead and transform our institution This pivotal role involves comprehensive oversight of the School and Intermediate College sections protecting our charitable interests and delivering exceptional outcomes in academic excellence competitive exam success vocational readiness and holistic student development within a village setting I Position Summary and Oversight The Strategic Educational Officer will be the institutional head responsible for all academic administrative and strategic operations While the responsibilities align with those of a comparable the title reflects the necessity of protecting the charitable interests of the project through judicious resource management ethical operations and strategic leadership The successful candidate must have prior experience in a comparable senior educational leadership role This can be a full-time or part-time position depending on the candidate s experience and capacity to meet the project s time-bound goals and resource constraints II Key Responsibilities A Academic Excellence and Competitive Success The Transformation Mandate Competitive Exam Focus Develop and embed a high-performance culture focused on achieving top ranks and admissions into elite institutions such as IITs Medical Colleges and IAS Civil Services examinations Mentorship and Motivation Act as a motivator counsellor and mentor for students Inspire and guide students toward high aspirations and competitive success Digital Integration Champion the use of websites digital tutorials and online classes to help students deeply understand basic principles and concepts in Mathematics Biological Sciences and other core subjects ensuring a strong foundation Curriculum Design Lead the design and continuous refinement of the curriculum This must include Vedic Mathematics Start Vedic Mathematical classes and exposure from lower classes to enhance calculation speed and conceptual understanding Holistic Well-being Ensure equal importance on Physical Mental well-being and robust extra-curricular activities B Staff Management and Development Recruitment and Assessment Strategically recruit interview and assess capable and passionate teachers who demonstrate a strong commitment to student success Performance Management Evaluate teacher performance regularly providing constructive feedback professional development opportunities and mentorship to ensure a high standard of instruction Team Building Foster a positive collaborative and professional working environment among all staff members C Leadership Administration and Charitable Oversight Protecting Charitable Interests Ensure the ethical transparent and judicious use of limited resources provided under the long-running project Maintain the integrity of the institution as a charitable endeavor Staff Management Strategically recruit and assess capable passionate teachers Set clear goals and provide professional development Infrastructure Plan organize and oversee infrastructure requirements labs etc ensuring effective resource allocation Growth and Retention Develop and execute strategies to draw students retain them for higher classes and achieve significantly low dropout rates D Logistics Candidates must be willing to travel regularly to the village location or be stationed in the District Headquarters to ensure effective oversight and on-site leadership III Qualifications and Requirements Experience Mandatory prior experience in a comparable senior educational leadership role is essential Educational Acumen Strong working knowledge of the demands of competitive entrance examinations JEE NEET UPSC etc and proven ability to build programs that yield results with relevant advanced degree in Education or a related field is highly preferred Mindset A results-driven motivator and visionary leader with a commitment to uplifting education in a rural setting Resourcefulness Demonstrated ability to manage projects and resources effectively under constraints Key Result Indicators KRIs and Key Performance Indicators KPIs To measure the success of the Strategic Educational Academic Affairs and Programme Officer the following KRIs and KPIs will be used A Key Result Indicators KRIs - What Success Looks Like KRI Category Metric Target Academic Competitive Success Competitive Exam Ranks Minimum 5 Admissions annually into IIT Medical Top Tier Engineering or Arts Colleges within 3 years Top 10 Rank Distribution Increase the percentage of students scoring in the top 10 of their Intermediate Board State Exams by 20 annually Institutional Growth Stability Student Retention Rate Achieve and maintain a 90 retention rate from High School e g Grade 10 to Intermediate College e g Grade 12 Student Dropout Rate Reduce the overall school-wide annual dropout rate to less than 5 within 2 years Financial Project Integrity Charitable Resource Utilization 100 adherence to the annual budget with zero negative audit findings related to misuse or diversion of funds B Key Performance Indicators KPIs - How Success is Achieved KPI Category Metric Measurement Frequency Curriculum Instruction Vedic Maths Digital Program Implementation Monthly reports showing 100 compliance of all relevant classes teaching Vedic Maths and using digital resources Foundation Concept Mastery Quarterly assessments showing a 25 improvement in student foundational knowledge scores Maths Science within the first year Vocational Readiness Holistic Development Trade Class Enrollment Certification End-of-year report showing 75 enrollment in one or more trade classes and a verifiable trade skill certification rate of 60 for enrolled students Physical Mental Well-being Program Usage Quarterly check on participation rates aiming for 85 student participation in organized sports yoga counselling sessions Staff Community Leadership Teacher Performance Improvement Annual staff appraisals showing an average 15 increase in the assessed performance score of teaching faculty Community Reputation Score Annual survey of parents and local community leaders showing an average 9 10 satisfaction score regarding the school s reputation and impact Infrastructure Development Lab Resource Utilization Rate Quarterly report showing an 80 utilization rate of new or renovated labs and digital infrastructure e g Smart Boards computer labs Job Type Full-time Work Location In person