Academic Assistant

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT THE SHIV NADAR FOUNDATION

The Shiv Nadar Foundation was established in 1994 by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL. The Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education to bridge the socio-economic divide. To that purpose the Foundation has established institutions and programs in the underdeveloped disciplinary areas in India related to rural and urban education and art. The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues philosophy of 'Creative Philanthropy'. It is a powerful model which envisages creation of institutions that go beyond the lifetime of its founders and continue to impact future generations for many centuries to come. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high impact, socio-economic transformation.

VISION Nation building through transformational leadership.

MISSION Creating equitable opportunities for leadership, through focused philanthropy.

SHIV NADAR SCHOOL:

In 2012, the Shiv Nadar Foundation made its foray into urban school education with a singular purpose â to breach and surpass the existing benchmarks in education, and to bring the finest learning experiences to students. Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon and Noida began operations in the academic year 2012-13 followed by Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad in 2015-16. The first three schools in the NCR have been developed as model schools and will create the institutional knowledge and wisdom in terms of educational practices, systems, and processes with a view to be effectively scalable as we grow into other cities and towns of India in the coming decade. Shiv Nadar School intends to make an enduring impact in the field of K-12 (Kindergarten to Grade 12) education in India by establishing quality schools that will provide children with a platform to excel and become leaders in the fast-changing environment of modern times. All endeavors at Shiv Nadar Schools have the essence of âEducation for Lifeâ flowing through them.

Moving from strength to strength, Shiv Nadar School is now in 3 cities (Noida, Gurgaon & Faridabad), a 4500+ student, 800+ staff and 9000+ parent strong community. The school offers both national and international curriculums and programs such as CBSE, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and IGCSE Program (Cambridge). The 4th campus of Shiv Nadar School has been established in Chennai and has commenced its operations from July 2023. Shiv Nadar School has recently joined hands with The Magic Years Educational Society that has run the Magic Years Preschool for over forty years in Vasant Vihar, Delhi. The preschool is now rechristened as The Magic Years - a Shiv Nadar School and is managed by Shiv Nadar School.

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Designation/Role: Academic Assistant

Location: Noida

Reporting: Director Of Education

THE POSITION

The Academic Assistant position at Shiv Nadar Schools is a pivotal role within the institution,

blending administrative support with educational coordination. As a process-oriented role,

Academic Assistants are integral to ensuring the seamless coordination of academic activities

within the institution. Beyond traditional administrative tasks, they leverage their IT proficiency to

streamline processes, create visually engaging educational materials, and analyze data to support

informed decision-making. This position calls for individuals who are not only adept at managing

educational resources and schedules but also possess a keen eye for optimizing workflows and

enhancing the learning experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC SUPPORT

1. Assist in the planning, scheduling, and coordination of academic activities working with the

Director of Education.

2. Lead and execute strategic projects within the education sector, aligning with the

organization's goals and objectives.

3. Develop project plans and timelines to ensure successful task completion.

4. Identifying, building, and managing stakeholder relationships, including scheduling

meetings, and implementing relationship management strategies.

5. Offer strategic advice and insights to the management team regarding stakeholder

relationship management, event preparation, and related areas.

EDUCATION INDUSTRY EXPERTISE:

1. Leverage a strong background in the education industry to bring insights and innovative

solutions to the organization.

2. Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices to implement

throughout decision-making.

3. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the school to ensure

subject matter knowledge.

4. Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify partnership opportunities and collaborative

projects.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:

1. Oversee and optimize operational processes within the education sector, ensuring

efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Implement and improve process methodologies to enhance overall operational

performance.

3. Work closely with leadership, including the Director of Education, to align projects with

organizational strategies.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preferably a bachelorâs degree in education, Educational Technology, or related field.

2. 4-6 years of experience in an educational environment, preferably with exposure to the

International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum or IC.

MUST HAVES

1. A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, projects a

Strong understanding of educational frameworks, standards, and pedagogical

approaches.

2. Proficiency in IT tools such as Tableau, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and learning

management systems.

3. Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

4. Ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple tasks effectively.

5. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact

professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

COMPETENCIES

1. A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement

and excellence in academic support services.

2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

3. Flexibility and openness in operating style to adapt to change and seize opportunities that

come with shifts in priorities.

4. Ability to unlearn and relearn.

PREFERABLE

1. Experience and passion for the Education Sector and bringing change into the industry.

2. Work Experience with a not-for-profit entity.

Full time