The Officer will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the Kotak Graduate Scholarship. The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties, including some or all of the following:

Student Mentoring & Engagement

-
Mentoring Students (Around 100 students in a month) enrolled in the scholarship and conducting Student engagement activities.
- Conduct regular one-on-one mentoring sessions (telephonic/online)
- Track academic progress and provide guidance to improve performance
- Deliver theme-based mentoring sessions (career guidance, soft skills, etc.)
- Ensure student participation in engagement activities and sessions
- Identify at-risk students and provide timely intervention Intake & Onboarding Support
- Support student outreach and onboarding processes
- Orient students on application procedures and scholarship guidelines
- Holding scholars for the college and course selection
- Conduct telephonic interviews for student shortlisting
- Perform accurate document verification Student Coordination & Follow-ups
- Maintain regular communication with students for updates and support
- Coordinate for attendance, surveys, and program-related activities
- Ensure timely collection of required student information and documents Project
- Develop qualitative case studies and student success stories
- Prepare student profiles as required
- Support program reporting and review processes Data Management & Reporting
- Update and maintain student data on MIS/portals
- Track mentoring interactions and student progress
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.

Educational Qualification





Graduation/post-graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees

Years of Experience

2+ Years in the social sector, project planning or the educational

sector, experience of working with youth is a must

Age- 24+- 28 years

WORK SKILLS

- Self-starter, proactive in finding solutions
- Excellent written and conversational skills in English
- Ability to work on project implementation with ownership
- Proven ability to work with external stakeholders to implement the project in a cooperative manner
- Experience of working on a digital platform or willingness to learn Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using computers and web-based applications (Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel, online portals for MIS)

OTHER SKILLS

- Learning Orientation: accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new knowledge and skills
- Organised, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual

ATTRIBUTES

Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach

Organised: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail

Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand

Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships Adaptable: Willingness to stay in project locations and undertake field visits to remote rural areas. Values different points of view; remains open-minded to change

Service orientation: anticipates and responds to the needs of

internal and external clients; makes sure needs are met.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

NATURE OF JOB

Permanent

HOURS OF WORK

Working 8 Hours / 7:00AM to 7:00PM

WORKING CONDITIONS

The job can involve working conditions that

include 8-hour shifts between 7 am and 7 pm, depending on the availability of the students

📌 Senior Officer - Mentor (India)
🏢 Kotak Education Foundation, Chembur(Deonar)
📍 India