Deputy/Assistant Manager (Program Development) - High School Programs

Job Title: Deputy/Assistant (Program Development) - High School Programs

Reports To: Assistant Vice President and Lead - High School Programs

Location: Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat/Okhla, New Delhi

Experience (in years): A strong academic orientation combined with the expertise & passion to develop high-impact programmes & courses for high school students in India & abroad, with 3-5 years experience in an academic/ administrative role with a top Higher Education Institute or EdTech platform. in India or globally

Nature of Work: Full-Time

About Ashoka University:

Ashoka University is India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university, an institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace change, learn and grow continuously, and strive for excellence in what you do.

As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will:

• Be Mission-Driven: Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigour to transform Indian higher education.
• Think Strategically: Collaborate with other innovative colleagues to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach.
• Act Authentically: Embrace authenticity and integrity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued.
• Take Accountability: Own your work and drive positive change as an individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution.
• Build Collaboration: Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals.
• Deliver Excellence: Strive for high quality in all aspects, upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, student support, and professional development opportunities.

At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with an emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do.

When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can enhance your potential and make a meaningful impact.

About the High School Programs: 

Ashoka aims to leverage its brand, unique pedagogy, and best practices to build impactful programs for High School Students -both offline and online certificate programs. These include the Young Scholars Program (YSP), Ashoka Horizons, and many others.

• Ashoka Young Scholars Program (YSP), now in its ninth year, is already the most prestigious summer program for high school students in the country, attracting talented and motivated students to an enriching & immersive college experience, across its 5 programs in liberal arts, sciences, computer science, humanities and economics & entrepreneurship streams. The programme continues to expand at an exponential rate with more high schoolers applying from across the country each year.
• Ashoka Horizons offers short-term, online, learning by doing (project-based learning), real-world and future-forward programmes to high schoolers across the country and abroad. Ashoka Horizons courses are specially designed for curious & motivated high schoolers, providing a deeper exploration of specific subjects, 21st century skills and other non-academic areas of interest. Ashoka Horizons are better prepared for college decisions, college applications and life beyond. Ashoka Horizons was launched in 2020 and has been growing exponentially since. 

Roles and Responsibilities: TheopportunitytoexponentiallygrowAshoka’sHighSchoolProgramsandexpandtheimpactofAshoka’seducation. The role encompasses both online and on-campus programmes and comes with the following responsibilities:-

• Identifying programme opportunities and the right fit faculty both within the Ashoka ecosystem as well as externally to build a portfolio of high-impact courses and programmes for high schoolers (Grade 9-12) in India & abroad
• Working closely with a diverse faculty, including global academicians, industry leaders and domain experts to develop enriching academic programmes, customised for the needs of the high school segment
• Ensuring timely course execution and delivering programmes of the highest global standards.
• Working closely with the marketing and programme operations teams to provide course-based marketing material, faculty support in the marketing and to ensure all programme operational needs are shared with the team.
• Working closely with other departments in Ashoka, including faculty, facilities, operations, IT, procurement, etc., to ensure a seamless programme delivery and a smooth execution of the programme for all involved.
• Engaging with schools, counsellors, parents and students on course-related outreach & communication
• Application review, evaluation & admission support in coordination with the programme operations team. As well as induction, training & management of full-time/part-time programme counsellors, outreach & admissions teams 

Eligibility: 

• Experience(3- 5 yearsexp,full-timeor project-based)insimilarroleswithoneoftheleadingIndianorUniversitiesorwithonline/on-premisescoursestargetedathighschoolstudents.
• Minimum3 yearsofexperiencewithpremierorganisations
• Preferencewouldbegiventopastassociates/studentsofAshoka University, YIF, YSPorHorizonsprograms

Skills Sets:

• Purpose-drivenandmission-ledindividualsdeeplyinvestedintheroleofeducationformasssocietalimpact
• Abilitytoworkinafastpaced,highgrowthandcontinuouslyevolvingenvironment
• Result-drivenprofessionalswhocanthinkcreativelyonthegoandproblem-solvetodeliverdesiredoutcomesontimeandofthehigheststandards
• Peoplewhoworkwellinteamsandcancollaborateacrossteams,functionsandlevelsintheorganisation.
• Operationallystrong,process-driven& detail-oriented
• Strongoral & writtencommunicationskills. Confident & comfortable public speaker, who can represent Ashoka University & High School Programmes at both online & offline sessions targeted at schools, parents, students, & counsellors.