Mentor - Scholarship Program

Intervention: Excel
Position: Mentor (Scholarship Program)
Level: Coordinator

Reporting: To Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:
Overall Role:
The Coordinator works under the Manager to provide individual mentoring to students, support in intake and selection process, performs administrative tasks for running the scholarship program

Key Responsible Areas:
The Coordinator/Mentor will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the 10 plus/KJS scholarship program. The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
-Mentoring Students enrolled in the scholarship
-Create a schedule for calling the students and scheduling calls online via a web portal.
-Calling the students and taking updates of their academic progress, supporting the students to -create a time table, individual development plan and discuss the academic subjects
-Provide guidance to the student to ensure student stays motivated and excels on academic front
-Guide the student on academic doubts or direct the student towards study material and resources to support their studies.
-Carry out project implementation as per the stated objectives
-Support the intake and on-boarding process
-Support the team in intake process by orienting students about online application form
-Call the students and help them to register, submit applications and provide support to students to get the mandatory documents
-Perform selection tasks such as document verification, telephonic interview and home visit
-Support for other activities like flip learning, academic sessions and home visits , career mapping tests etc.
Project reporting & control:
-Work on quantitative data for monitoring of the program
-Prepare qualitative case studies and student profiles of the students as and when required

Candidate Specifications:
Post-graduation /Graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social
Educational Qualification Work/Education or other relevant degrees
Academic expertise in Science or Commerce, English preferred
Years of Experience 1+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must
Self- starter, proactive in finding solutions
Ability to work on project implementation with ownership
Proven ability to work with external stakeholders to implement the project in
collaborative manner
Experience of working on a digital platform or willingness to learn
Technical Skills
Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using a computer and web based applications (Microsoft Office Applications especially Excel, online
portals for MIS)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for counselling, presentation,
public speaking, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Learning Orientation: accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new knowledge Other Skills and skills
Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual
Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach
Organized: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail
Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships
Attributes
Adaptable: Willingness to stay in project locations and undertake field visits to remote rural areas. Values different points-of-view; remains open-minded to
change
Service orientation: anticipates and responds to needs of internal and external clients; makes sure needs are met

Job Specification:
Nature of Job :On Payroll
Location: Chembur/Govandi
Hours of Work: 8 hours 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs)

Interested can share your CV on tanuja.chavan@kotakeducationfoundation.org OR WhatsApp your resume on 9175565744 (Tanuja HR)