Kotak Education Foundation
| Intervention | Excel |
| Position | SAM / AM – Excel |
| Level | Senior Assistant Manager / AM |
| Reporting To | DPH |
| Reportee’s | None |
| Role Overview |
About KEF:
Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) was founded by Uday Kotak. He is the Founder Trustee of KEF, Managing Director & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. He has led the group in a broad range of financial services for over 30 years. Uday believes that the true measure of performance is value creation. The group’s vision for equitable prosperity extends beyond financial services.
Kotak Education Foundation’s (KEF) mission is to support children and youth from underprivileged families through different education based interventions to rise above the poverty line and lead a life of dignity through sustainable processes. KEF works with some of India’s most economically underprivileged communities, attempting to alleviate poverty through education and livelihood programs.
KEF works with multiple regional language government-aided private institutions. These schools have been set up by social entrepreneurs and lack quality teaching, infrastructure and leadership. Through its various programs across education, innovative healthcare and livelihood training programs, the foundation supplements the efforts of these schools to improve their conditions.
Roles and Responsibilities
| Overall Role This work involves fostering strong, meaningful relationships with our Alumni and leveraging these efforts to improve Alumni ownership, engagement and collaboration. This will be an essential community manager role to unleash the power of our Alumni to learn and act collectively with an intention to change the status quo for children. Besides the role also involves administering job placement for students with the aim of expanding and improving job placement outcomes for students. The Senior Assistant Manager
– Alumni and placements will be responsible for end-to-end management of the Alumni and placement activity across all excel projects and perform a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: Alumni Network Related: Develops and implements Alumni Reengagement Strategy to meet Strategic Plan goals by increasing the number of alumni volunteers and alumni donors. Plan, organize and implement programs to maintain and promote alumni interest and support for the Excel scholars. Ensures effective coordination with internal teams related to Alumni Relations. Establish and sustain an active Alumni chapter committee that creates projects and spaces at the intersection of the vision and needs of the Alumni community and excel scholars. Support the Alumni chapter with project management, event logistics and user experience Design and execute new initiatives that will bring the Alumni to mobilize people/resources, advocate for shared causes and collaborate with each other. Own the design and execution of large-scale events like education conferences, regional conclaves etc. to make collective progress visible and instil a sense of pride Moderate local Alumni email distribution lists, WhatsApp/Telegram groups and other social media channels |
| Building learning communities:
Identify and nurture key Alumni in the region who can anchor Communities of Practice (CoPs) across various prioritized pathways within education Invite Alumni to galvanise around high leverage problem statements and inspire action on key barriers faced by children in the region Create a regional entrepreneurs’ collective and organize recurring spaces for peer learning and support |
| Managing data & impact:Maintain an updated Alumni database that tells us where our Alumni are, the roles they play and the health of their community.
Set up systems to track and report Alumni engagement data across projects and periodically share these with project teams Use the database to accurately record, track and report Alumni donations and other supports received by the alumnus Liaise with the Communications Lead to plan creative campaigns, newsletters podcasts, reports, websites etc. that spread stories of individual and collective impact within and beyond the local Alumni community of the students as and when required |
| Student Placement:Develop, implement and manage a variety of job placement and work-based learning activities for students, including assessment for job readiness, career exploration, navigation, coaching and/or counselling, and job preparation skills training.
Provide direct support to students, including information and guidance about requirements of specific occupations; job market trends; proper work habits; and techniques for competing for jobs, including appropriate dress, preparing resumes, and interviewing strategies. Research on latest job opportunities and placement trends and reach out to companies for placement and conduct workshops to advice students accordingly Connect students to employers by facilitating interviews, matching students to internship sites, participation in job recruitment fairs etc and assisting with job placement. Provide support for student participation in job placement activities, including documentation, transportation, and communication between employers and students. Record keeping of placements offered by companies and students placed. |
Candidate Specifications:
| Educational Qualification | Post-graduation /Graduation or relevant qualification in / Business Administration /Marketing /Public relations / Social Sciences/Social Work/Education |
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Years of Experience |
9+ Years in experience preferably in social sector with 3/4 years’ minimum experience in alumni relations and external relations or a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a university/college placement cell. Experience of working with youth and knowledge of opportunities and challenges faced by youth is a must. |
| Age | 30+ Years |
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Technical Skills |
Self- starter, proactive in finding solutions and result oriented Strong inter personal, networking and collaboration skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills to deliver compelling stories/messages through various media to a variety of audiences
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to solve complex programmatic and people-related challenges A growth mindset, with an underlying belief, that one’s abilities and competencies can be developed through dedication, hard work and practice Knowledge of standards and effective practices across multiple disciplines for education and placements. Effective time management skills with prior success at executing projects in a timely manner and in achieving results on schedule Effective at developing ideas and strategies during strategic planning meetings Experience in managing, executing, and taking complete ownership of multiple projects at the same time Ability to quickly build relationships and influence others without authority |
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Other Skills |
Learning Orientation: accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new knowledge and skillsExcellent presentation, public speaking, negotiation and interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience utilizing an influential style of leadership
Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using computer and web based applications (Microsoft Office Applications especially Excel, online portals for MIS) Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual |
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Attributes |
Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach Organized: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detailSelf-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships
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 SPECIFICATIONS :
| Nature of Job | On payroll |
| Location | HO, Mumbai |
| Salary | Upto 77k per month |
| Hours of Work | Hours of work 8 hours 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs) |
| Working Conditions | The job can involve working conditions that include 8 hour shifts between 8 am to 7 pm. There are two week offs in a month apart from casual and privilege leaves. This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages. |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their CVs via email to jobs2.shortlisting@gmail.com with Subject line: ”Kotak-AM-Placement and Alumni”
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