Job Description: Program Associate, Mumbai

About Avanti
Avanti is a social enterprise established in March 2010 to help economically disadvantaged students gain
admission to Indias top engineering and medical colleges. At present, our team has 11 full-time
employees and 250 student volunteers at 8 college campuses, and 350 students are enrolled in our
programs. Avanti is a PanIIT Alumni India initiative, winner of the Stanford BASES Social E-Challenge
2010 and recipient of the Echoing Green and Draper Richard Kaplan Foundation Fellowships 2012.
From April 2013, Avanti will operate 3 Learning Centres in Mumbai (in Bhandup, Sion and Andheri).
Our Learning Centres will provide access to high-quality video content and implement a pedagogy that
lays emphasis on effective self-study, peer learning and mentoring. 150 students will be enrolled after a
highly selective two-stage process designed to test aptitude, motivation and financial background.
Overview of the Role and Requirements
The Program Associate will manage the end-to-end operations of one Learning Centre in Mumbai.
We are looking for self-driven candidates with excellent inter-personal and organizational skills and an
attention to detail. Previous experience in the education/social sector is a bonus.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Student Selection
Build strong relationships with schools across Mumbai to publicize Avantis selection tests, invite
applications from students and conduct career guidance sessions
Manage direct outreach in low-income communities through multiple channels including
community-based organizations, print media, unions etc.
Manage the test administration and home interview process to select 50 students
2. Learning Supervision
Conduct video classes and effectively supervise the class to maintain decorum and discipline
Motivate students to ensure productive use of class and computer facilities and focus on driving
student engagement
Group fellows based on complementary strengths and weaknesses and create an environment
conducive to collaboration and peer learning
3. Mentoring and Guidance
Conduct a weekly one-on-one review meeting with each student to evaluate performance and
study strategy, create a customized study plan and monitor progress
Organize doubts-solving sessions with Avanti mentors and teachers
4. Testing, Reporting and Impact Assessment
Administer regular tests and rigorously measure learning outcomes and impact
Submit detailed weekly reports to the Program Manager capturing class attendance, performance
on tests and academic focus areas for each student
Joining Date
May 2013
Compensation
Rs. 2.5-3.5 Lac per annum (based on experience and fit)