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**

**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.
- **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**

**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 kno