Job Description

Optimize the scheduling of class time and available facilities for maximum learning time

? Each year, prepare schools for start-up/ new school year and ensure all elements are set up for

the new academic year

? Works with the School Leaders to develop and implement long range plans for school

improvement from an operational/culture perspective, along with the school coach

? Keeps informed of current and educational thoughts, trends, and practices, as well as proposed

legislation impacting the schools; informing School Leaders of significant development in these

areas

School Operations:

? The incumbent works closely with the members of HR and finance department to develop

guiding principles around key decisions related to HR, finance, and other key areas of the

organization -- aligning on how decisions are made and helping to implement them across

schools and modify/adapt as required

? Manage relationships with key vendors and ensure effective systems for purchasing and

maintaining supplies and materials

? Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the building and provide on-ground support when

needed, recognizing infrastructure as an integral part of an effective learning environment

? Ensure the timely implementation of all items on Akanksha's school calendar

? Ensure that the schools are adhering to all government compliance and reporting requirements

? Ensure that student records are properly maintained and updated at the school

? Ensure that the MIS is properly used and maintained in each school

Government Relations:

? To build a working relationship with the government wherein Akanksha and the government

authorities can work together to improve the standard of public schools

? To support and supervise the Government Liaison Associate in maintaining relationships with the

Government and to help resolve any issues between the Government authorities and Akanksha

schools

? Plan and support regular interface with senior government officials for COO and Director of

School, Pune.

? To periodically set up reviews with respective authorities to showcase the work that Akanksha

does and to bring up any school specific challenges

? Keeping the schools and Akanksha informed of any amendments in the government policies and

procedures

Impact:

? Feed learning's from the impact department into the schools, working collaboratively with the

education and school teams

? Participate in school reviews as required

? Use other data- parent engagement, teacher parameters- to discuss school needs and action

steps

Development and Donor Relations:

? Liaise between the communications, development and donor relation team to communicate and

meet school-specific needs

? To conduct school site visits with visitors as needed

? Share school-specific data and information with donor relations team and support donor

reporting as per agreed deadlines

Procurement and office space management

? To lead the procurement (purchasing all goods and services at Akanksha schools and offices) for

all the locations.

? To take care of office space management for all locations.

School Expansion:

? Identify with the government liaison associate, potential new sites for school expansion

? Conduct due diligence on site selection to ensure it meets required criteria

? Assist in all aspects of school set up as required across functions (funding, HR, operations, etc)

What do you need for this position

:

? Bachelor's degree required, major in operations, management, finance, business studies,

preferred Advanced degree preferred

? Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

? At least 5 years of experience in a managerial role preferably in overseeing a large team

? 3-4 years' experience in operations management preferred

? Experience in the education/social sector preferred

? Excellent influencing and relationship building skills. - demonstrated success in building strong

and sustainable relationships

? Excellent project management skills with proven experience of and ability to plan effectively at

the organizational level

? Experience of developing and implementation of strategic plans

? Experience of budgeting and managing resources.

? Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in tacking organizational problems

? An understanding of the specific and unique characteristics of working in a public private

partnership model

? Deep commitment to improving the lives of kids from low-income communities

? Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambitious, fast-moving environment, while

also driving towards clarity and solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?700,000.00 - ?1,200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person