The Academic / Teaching Associate will support the PGPDM program chairperson and program office in all academics related tasks involved in the successful design, implementation, and scaling up of PGPDM & other short-term programs, including but not limited to:

Design and revision of different courses and overall curriculum and response to related queries from various stakeholders
Search literature and study material (books, articles, case studies, audio-visual media, etc.) as per course outlines for various development/social sector-related courses
Assist in research, writing of case studies, teaching notes, and articles
Work on evaluation and visibility of the social impact of PGPDM & other short-term programs
Plan for students’ assessments (examinations, quizzes, assignments, projects, etc.), and evaluation of the answer sheets as per the rubrics
Conduct examinations, calculate grades, and prepare grade sheets/certificates
Coordinate with the registrar and examinations department of the institute for academics/examinations related matters
Ensure compliance with and prepare various accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, etc.) related communication and documentation requirements for which appropriate training and handholding will be done
Monitor compliance with academic standards and report instances of students’ behavior that violates the standards
Raise purchase orders on the institute’s ERP for items related to academics
Set up meetings, take minutes, and maintain the records for academics related meetings
Coordinate with core, adjunct, and external faculty for the design and conduct of courses, MDPs & short-term certificate programs, seminars & conferences
Coordinate with all the academic departments and other program offices within and outside the institute for academic matters
Assist program office in academic and development-related drafting including but not limited to brochures, flyers, internal and media communications etc.
Any other work related to academics assigned by program chairperson

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduate in Social Work, Development Management/Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Impact MBA or other development/social sector related disciplines from premier institutions

Perks and Benefits

As per industry standards