Job Description

Reporting to: Director, Fellowship Selection Directly Managing: Manager, Operations (+2 Associates) Manager, Training (+1 Associate) Manager, M&E Manager, Research and Ops To keep up with the constantly evolving needs and wants of subsequent generations, this role is charged with the responsibility of designing and implementing systems and processes to operationalise a highly dynamic selection model. You are right for this role if you:

• Want to understand what makes the current talent pool tick and create cutting-edge experiences to do just that
• You are obsessed with getting things right and have strong attention to detail
• Your strive to balance design thinking and patience with urgency and rigorous execution
• You have a deep belief that you can grow people professionally to do all of this!

Responsibilities

As Lead, Fellowship Selection Operations, you will be responsible for: Setting strategy for implementation of the selection model

• Thought partners with Selection Director and Model development lead towards the broader vision for the selection team
• Designs an annual strategy for implementation of the selection model
• Brings in key innovation and state-of-the-art systems in implementation of the selection model and processes

Execution of the selection model: manages the execution of the entire Fellowship selection process with the model implementation team towards:

• Providing applicants with a state-of-the-art experience
• Training, coaching and developing 200+ Reviewers and Selectors
• Creating and executing engagement strategies for Reviewers and Selectors
• Setting up operations and systems for scale - such as Reviewer/Selector operating systems, model implementation pilots (e.g. providing feedback to applicants, conditional offers, waitlists and deferrals, etc.)
• Executing pilots towards scaling such as the Evaluator program, automating systems, leveraging existing platforms for data and knowledge management, learning management systems and streamlining processes
• Set systems to enable on-going model development pilots without impact on the day-to-day operations and applicant decisions
• Monitoring and evaluating the entire selection process to ensure fair, consistent and accurate decisions for all applicants
• Reviewing applications, conducting phone interviews and selecting at Assessment Centres
• Working closely with a group of reviewers, selectors and evaluators as a point of contact to manage accountability, train and motivate them towards the implementation of the selection model
• Problem solving through big strategic changes as well as day to day challenges that arise during the implementation of the selection process with strategic and sustainable solutions

Collaborating internally and externally towards achieving selection team\xe2\x80\x99s goals

• With the model development and applicant experience managers towards integrating the vision for each of the implementation of the model
• With the PLs/VHs, Alumni Team and City HRs to build relationships and a stronger Reviewer/Selector pipeline and program
• Deep collaboration with the Recruitment team and Comms teams to co-develop and implement one vision for all applicant experience

Creating and sustaining a high performing team

• Support and manage the development of 3-4 managers and their teams towards ambitious goals and outcomes
• Thought partner and collaborate with model development
• Set and maintain a high performance and caring culture
• Build a robust pipeline of talent

As a Coach/Senior Manager at Teach For India

• Contributing to the team goals and priorities beyond individual goals and priorities
• Driving internal alignment and support for Teach For India\'s core Programs
• Serving as an ambassador of Teach For India and an advocate for our work and for educational equity in our country through both internal and external communication after committing time in our classrooms to understand our work more deeply
• Supporting with key organizational areas such as Recruitment, Fundraising, Volunteering, Movement Building

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

• Graduate (any field) with 5+ years of experience, of which at least 1 year has been in a direct management position
• End-to-end project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders effectively and efficiently, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Strong learning orientation
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving ability