Bhumi Hiring for Associate – School of Excellence at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

The Tamil Nadu (TN) School Education Department aims to reform the quality of education in Government Schools through planned initiatives. One such initiative is transforming 28 schools across the State into Schools of Excellence. The initiative aims to provide the identified group of schools with the required infrastructure, academic and co-curricular inputs that will enhance the learning environment for students and empower them to strive for excellence. These schools will act as platforms that will groom talent, nurture the spirit of sportsmanship and hard work and provide exposure to internal and external opportunities, thereby broadening the horizons of students and teachers.

The Associate will work with the Program Manager in the TN School Education Department to support and drive Schools of Excellence across the state. This person will be responsible for managing all operational needs for the project and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders daily.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project.

Track day-to-day project activities and operational needs with regular reviews to the Program Manager on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies and risks.

Manage project scope and any required changes by collaborating with all stakeholders.

Focus on continuously improving processes and methods to achieve desired results.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A deep passion for education reform

Expert written and verbal communication skills – English and Tamil

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Creative and able to enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community-oriented

Possess the ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including government, staff, external partners and donors

High Emotional maturity

A forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

Resourceful, responsible and self-starting

High on ownership with eagerness to pick up additional responsibility when needed

Result oriented, and a strong bias to action

Preferred Education Qualification / Experience:
At least 1-3 years of experience

Graduate/Post Graduate degree in any discipline

Other Information:
Scope: Full time

Remuneration: 6 to 8 LPA – Based on the candidate’s profile

Total Openings: 02

Expected Joining Date: Immediate

Location: Directorate of School Education, Chennai

Minimum commitment: Two years