Academic Coordinator

Position: Academic Coordinator
Department: Education
Role: Academic Program Management
Reporting Relationship: Project Manager – Education
Location: Uttarakhand (Udham Singh Nagar)
Number of Positions: 01
Grade Level: G
Nature of Employment: FTC

About American India Foundation Trust

The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged, with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional.

Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and the U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, AIF has impacted the lives of 20.47 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories of India.

Registered as a Trust in India, with an independent Board of Trustees, AIF adheres to strict financial and governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible management of resources. As per statutory mandates, AIF is registered under 80G and 12A. These registrations and certifications are tangible evidence of the organization's existence, credibility, and compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks while demonstrating a firm commitment to its vision and mission.

Learn more at www.aif-india.org.

About Digital Equalizer

Digital Equalizer (DE) envisions a world where all children from under-served communities, especially girls, are prepared for a career and life.

The program is bridging India’s digital divide by providing and integrating technology into underperforming, under-resourced public schools, training teachers in techno-pedagogy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) methodology, and transforming classrooms into collaborative and interactive places for students to learn while preparing them for success in the 21st century global economy.

Since its inception in 2004, the Program has empowered 5.4 million children with interactive STEM experiences, trained 182,025 teachers in STEM pedagogy, and transformed 24,471 schools across 35 states and union territories of the country.

Objectives of the Project

• Strengthen STEM school education in rural government schools.
• Improve the performance of underprivileged girl students from government schools in competitive exams.
• Build the institutional capacity of 5 District Institute for Education Training (DIETs) on STEM learning, techno-pedagogy, and preparation of students for the competitive exam over 4.5 years.
• Institutionalize best practices for sustainability through creation of a playbook in partnership with the government and sharing evidence of the same.

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Academic Lead will serve as the key focal point for knowledge management and will report to the Project Lead, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional Director – North.

Relationship & Team Management

• Liaise and manage relationships with knowledge partners and government officials.
• Devise strategies to ensure rapid adoption and acceptance of programs among stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subject matter experts, and DIET Coordinators to ensure smooth program implementation.
• Create knowledge and process documents to enhance program replicability.

Content Management

• Co-create content for competitive examination preparation, curriculum development with SCERT, and other development partners.
• Review content, manage dissemination, supervise usage, and monitor content effectiveness.
• Develop, translate, modify, and update content as required.
• Work with knowledge partners to create content for online platforms.
• Review new content relevant to the program for inclusion and expansion.
• Organize content in alignment with the state syllabus and integrate Project-Based Learning (PBL) methods and hands-on activities into classroom sessions.
• Develop a remediation curriculum and train volunteers.
• Create question banks and assessment tools for Grades 6–12.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as per program and donor requirements related to content usage.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and donor reporting timelines.
• Create and maintain a content repository and monitor the usage of online content relevant to the program.
• Prepare any additional reports required by the Project Lead, DE Head – Academics & Training, Program Team, or Donor.

Capacity Enhancement

• Develop training frameworks and schedules.
• Support, facilitate, and conduct training sessions for team members and stakeholders on content-related areas.
• Develop training materials for teachers and students.
• Continuously enhance academic and professional capabilities through organizational initiatives and self-learning to ensure effective program delivery.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain professional integrity and ethical conduct at all times.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Regional Manager.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Graduation in STEM.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale EdTech or education programs.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of program management, knowledge management, multitasking, time management, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in the field, engage with communities, and operate within multi-stakeholder environments.
• Positive attitude towards feedback and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to perform effectively in demanding and dynamic situations.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with State Governments or Education Departments.
• Willingness to travel and work under tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills in Hindi and English, both verbal and written.

Others

Salary: Shall be commensurate with experience.
Position Availability: Immediate

Application Process

To apply for this position, please click Application Form – Academic Coordinator.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

AIFT is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and ensures equal opportunity for all, without discrimination.

 

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