Job Description

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