Program Manager, Scholarships - Bangalore

Role: Program Manager, Scholarships - Bangalore
Experience: 7+ years 
Salary: 60-75k/month; full-time; On-site
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Position Summary:

The Scholarships Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing our scholarship programs, ensuring their effective implementation and impact. This role requires a dynamic and experienced professional with a strong background in the development sector, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for expanding educational opportunities. The Manager will be responsible for the entire scholarship lifecycle, from outreach and application processing to selection, monitoring, and evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Scholarship Program Management:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for scholarship outreach, application processing, selection, and monitoring.
  • Manage the entire scholarship lifecycle, ensuring adherence to program guidelines and timelines.
  • Design and implement efficient application and selection processes.
  • Manage scholarship budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and execute outreach strategies to promote scholarship opportunities in assigned geographical regions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct outreach events and presentations to prospective applicants.
  • Significant travel to assigned regions for outreach and program implementation.
• Application Processing and Selection:
  • Oversee the application review and selection process, ensuring fairness and transparency.
  • Manage large volumes of applications and maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinate with selection committees and facilitate the evaluation process.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of scholarship programs.
  • Track scholar progress and provide support as needed.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Data entry and manipulation within MS excel/spreadsheets.
• Data Management and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of scholarship applicants and recipients.
  • Generate regular reports on scholarship program activities and outcomes.
  • Utilize data to inform program decisions and improve efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and manage a team of program staff, providing guidance and support.
  • Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure team collaboration.
  • People management skills.
• Event Management:
  • Organize and execute events related to the scholarship program.

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of professional experience in the development sector.
• Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a reputed institution.
• Advanced project management skills, with proven experience managing large teams.
• Strong event management and execution skills.
• Advanced analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• High learnability and the ability to quickly grasp new domains and specifics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced MS excel/spreadsheet skills.
• Advanced language proficiency in English and Hindi, and fluency in at least one of the following regional languages: Urdu, Kannada, Telugu, or Odia.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Good people management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned geographical regions.
• Ability to get into details, specifics of new domains/geogprahies.

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is re-posted on April 15, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org

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