Senior Manager/Manager (Program Development) - High School Programs

• Be Mission-Driven : Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigour to transform Indian higher education .
• Think Strategically: Collaborate with other innovative colleagues to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach .
• Act Authentically: Embrace authenticity and integrity , fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued .
• Take Accountability: Own your work and drive positive change as an individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution .
• Build Collaboration: Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals .
• Deliver Excellence: Strive for high quality in all aspects , upholding the highest standards of academic excellence , student support , and professional development opportunities .

• Ashoka Young Scholars Program (YSP), now in its ninth year, is already the most prestigious summer program for high school students in the country, attracting talented and motivated students to an enriching immersive college experience, across its 5 programs in liberal arts, sciences, computer science, humanities and economics entrepreneurship streams. The programme continues to expand at an exponential rate with more high schoolers applying from across the country each year.
• Ashoka Horizons offers short-term, online, learning by doing (project-based learning), real-world and future-forward programmes to high schoolers across the country and abroad. Ashoka Horizons courses are specially designed for curious motivated high schoolers, providing a deeper exploration of specific subjects, 21st century skills and other non-academic areas of interest. Ashoka Horizons are better prepared for college decisions, college applications and life beyond. Ashoka Horizons was launched in 2020 and has been growing exponentially since.

• Develop and stay updated with a rich understandingof the education landscape, trends, competing offerings and student needs need-gaps.
• Identify and develop relevant, differentiated popular programs/ courses, in line with the vision purpose of the HighSchool Programs team.
• Work collaboratively with key internal external stakeholders in developing curriculum, including educators, faculty,industry leaders, Outreach Admission teams and the High School Program team.
• Continuously develop a rich network of faculty,experts, industry leaders and teaching fellows for our program/ courses withinAshoka and outside.
• Implement best-in-class pedagogical tools andpractices in the delivery of our programs/ courses- both offline and on campus.
• Work closely with the High School Program marketingoperations teams in the expansion of the school network, development ofcontent, communication, events, etc., that best reflect our programs anddeliver on the application targets.
• Represent the program/ course in school outreach activities,including meetings, webinars and presentations with educators, counsellors,parents students.
• Work with the operations team in developing theapplication, selection and evaluation metrics for the programs/ courses.
• Induct, train and lead the program development team,short-term academic resources, including teaching fellows, academic counsellors,etc.

• Experience (8+ years of experience , full-time or project-based ) in similar roles with one of the leading Indian universities or with online /on-premise courses targeted at high school students .
• Experience with premier organisations
• Preference would be given to past associates/ students of Ashoka YSP or Horizons programs
• Only candidates with a strongcareer interest in Education and a strong educational background need to apply.Preference would be given to graduates/ post-graduates in Education fromreputed institutes in India abroad.

• Purpose- driven and mission-led individuals deeply invested in the role of education for mass societal impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced , high-growth and continuously evolving start-up environment
• Result-driven professionals who can think creatively on the go and problem-solve to deliver desired outcomes on time and of the highest standards
• People who work well in teams and can collaborate across teams, functions and levels in the organisation.
• Operationally strong , process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong oral written communication skills

Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.