Location: Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru, India

Role Purpose:

The Associate – Operations, Student Development will own the data, MIS and reporting backbone of the Student Development function , ensuring that accurate and timely information is available across programs, campuses and student cohorts.

The role will be responsible for collecting, consolidating, maintaining and analysing program data , building and managing central trackers and dashboards, and providing regular MIS and insights to support program planning, reviews and decision-making.

This is a data and operations-focused role requiring strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, high attention to detail, analytical thinking and strong follow-through. The role will work closely with Head - Student Development, Program Managers and campus teams to ensure data is consistently captured, accurately maintained and translated into meaningful insights for the Student Development function.

Key Areas of Ownership

- Program Operations & Tracking
- Data Management & MIS
- Systems, Processes & Reporting

Key Areas of Responsibility 1. Program Operations & Tracking

- Build and maintain central trackers for Student Development programs, including timelines, milestones, owners, campuses and participation.
- Track program progress, pending actions, key deadlines and operational requirements with Program Managers and relevant stakeholders.
- Support program readiness by coordinating student lists, permissions, consent documentation, staffing and other requirements with campus teams.
- Maintain program documentation and support program closure through collection of participation data,



feedback, financial information and other required records.

2. Data Management & MIS

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Student Development data across programs, campuses and student cohorts.
- Collect, consolidate and organise data from Program Managers and campus teams, and prepare regular MIS reports and dashboards.
- Analyse data to identify participation, trends, gaps and key insights for program and leadership reviews, using AI tools where appropriate to support analysis and reporting.
- Provide timely and accurate data to support planning, decision-making and review across the Student Development function.

3. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

- Build and maintain Excel/Google Sheets-based trackers, databases, templates and reporting systems.
- Develop simple processes and standards to improve consistency and efficiency across programs and campuses.
- Identify opportunities to simplify tracking, improve data quality and make reporting processes more efficient, including through the effective use of AI and other digital tools.
- Continuously improve systems and processes based on the evolving needs of the Student Development function.

Experience & Qualifications





- 1-2 years of experience in program operations, project coordination, MIS, business operations, school operations or a similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets , with experience managing trackers, databases, reports or dashboards.
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, reporting or documentation.
- Strong coordination and follow-through across multiple stakeholders; experience in education, schools, youth programs or a similar environment is an advantage.

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in:

- Excel / Google Sheets: Solid working knowledge, including formulas, lookups and data management.
- Data Management & Analysis: Ability to clean, consolidate, organise and analyse data from multiple sources.
- Trackers & Reporting: Experience building and maintaining program trackers, dashboards and basic data visualisations.
- AI Tools: Practical use of AI tools for data analysis, reporting, documentation and workflow efficiency.

Capabilities & Dispositions

- Organised and detail-oriented: Able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and data accurately.
- Analytical: Comfortable working with data and identifying key insights.
- Strong follow-through: Proactive in tracking actions and ensuring timely completion.
- Good communication and coordination: Comfortable working with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Process-oriented and adaptable: Enjoys improving systems and using technology and AI tools to work efficiently.

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