Senior Associate - National College Admissions

Why do we exist? What do we do?

The quality of school education available to students from low-income communities across India is abysmal. Their chances of attending college, or building a career are significantly lower than their high-income peers, condemning them to a life without voice or choice. iTeach was born in 2015 to challenge this status quo and create a level playing field for ALL children. 

We run free and high-impact schools and an exceptional college-to-career program for the most disadvantaged students in Pune and Navi Mumbai. We are known for our world-class professional development, our result-oriented team culture, and our student-centric school design. Read more about us at www.iTeachSchools.org.  

Role Overview:

The National University Admission Coordinator will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with leading national universities, securing high-quality internship opportunities for students, designing a comprehensive university preparation curriculum, and executing engaging preparatory classes. This role demands a proactive individual with a deep understanding of the university admissions process and a passion for student success and mentoring. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. University Partnership & Internship Sourcing:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with admission and scholarship POCs at targeted universities to ensure student admissions to top universities across the country, like Ashoka University, Flame University, Azim Premji University, KREA University, Nayanta University, etc. 
• Proactively identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations to provide high-quality internship opportunities aligned with diverse academic interests and high-rigor opportunities aligned with student interests. 
• Organize informative sessions and spaces for students and parents to ensure their alignment with targeting and going to National Universities. 

2. Student Guidance & Support:

• Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to students on university selection, application strategies, and career planning.
• Assist students with the application process, including document preparation and submission.
• Organize and facilitate workshops on applications, inspiration building, how to apply to universities, etc. 
• Maintain accurate student records and track application outcomes.

3. Mentor Sourcing & Management: 

• Source high-quality mentors to help students write application-level essays and conduct interviews. 
• Manage mentors by conducting an Orientation explaining their Roles & Responsibilities. 
• Problem Solve for students - Mentor communications. 
• Ensure mentors are onboarded after having complied with all the necessary documentation as required by the HR policies. 
• Manage interns who might be assigned to aid during the admission process by holding regular spaces to address progress toward goals, expectation settings.

4. Reporting & Analysis:

• Maintain documentation on university partnerships, internship placements, and student progress.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date on university admission policies and trends.

 

Prerequisites:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Required: Proven experience in university admissions, student counseling, or career guidance.
• Required: Strong understanding of the national university admissions landscape.
• Required: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Required: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with university representatives and industry partners.
• Required: Proficiency in Google Workspace and other relevant software.

 

Requirements:

• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in teaching or session facilitation
• A genuine desire to help students achieve their academic and career goals.

Compensation & Benefits: We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with the candidate's education and work experience. The salary range for this position ranges from 5.1 - 6.00 LPA CTC, and we are dedicated to providing top-notch industry benefits. These benefits include PF, gratuity, medical insurance (up to 3 lakh PA), paid leaves, annual increments, and promotion opportunities.