Senior Education Specialist

Job description

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage the team of educational specialist, train and mentor themDeveloping an in-depth understanding of the various products and services provided by Yardstick.Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, and/or slide shows to stakeholders. Prepare and alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.Have a clear understanding of the implementation process of the product/program in schools in order to explain relevant processes, methods, or services to stakeholders.Develop materials required to improve/alter implementation processes as per the requirement of the client.Answer telephones/ emails/ texts and respond to inquiries from partner schools regarding implementation.Create, compile and export/import databases containing information regarding program implementation.Coordinate with the Sales & Marketing team to commence/take over the program in schools and understand the deliverables.Coordinate with the Product development team for the purpose of mapping and aligning the program with the curriculum/yearly plan.Work closely with the Operations team to create program implementation plans and ensure timely delivery of learning materials and other deliverables.Fix dates for workshops/need based or PD training/meetings and update the school on any latest development.Design and develop teachers support and training programs for various products.Take up workshops, need-based training both online as well as offline in partner schools as per the requirement.Design and develop training status update reports.Collect and track data at every checkpoint of implementation. Analyze data to ensure client deliverables are monitored and delivered.Consolidate product usage information from schools to generate monthly/ quarterly/ yearly reports for the school administration/ stakeholders.Generate analytical reports for the Product Development Team to innovate, design & improve the products.Travel to partner schools for training, demos and meetings whenever required.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Minimum qualification required is Bachelors in Science/Engineering with proficiency in Science subjects/ Math/ ITExperience as a Teacher/ Facilitator/ Project coordinator would be preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHaving sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive ToolsOrganisational skills and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlinesAbility to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with no supervisionAttention to detail and problem-solving attitude

Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities

Ability to empathize with others and habit of working towards a solutionOpen mindedness to the ideas, curiosity to pursue alternative perspectives and willingness to challenge ones own belief in the light of evidenceAbility to rightly balance process and result orientationAbility to be mindful about one’s actions and their multi-dimensional implicationsThe operating style suited to working in a startup environment, where flexibility in taking up extra responsibilities is valuedAbility to manage complex situations with calm and measured actions

Job Type: Full-time