Smile Foundation
Position: Scholarship Facilitator
Functional Area: Programme
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 3 - 6 years
No. of Position: 1
About Smile Foundation
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India, 10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters. The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for past three years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 80 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.
Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development: www.smilefoundationindia.org
Job Summary
Scholarship Coordinator will oversee and carrying out the CSR-funded scholarship program and will be expected to interact with the girl scholars in order to assist in their academic endeavors. They intend to provide consistent and open communication with the donors to keep them apprised of the project's progress.
Job Description
- Execute and oversee the scholarship program for chosen B Pharma students in accordance with the schedule and project implementation strategy.
- Determining which universities offer B Pharma degrees, publicizing their scholarship programs, and identifying the candidates who qualify for them.
- Serves as a point of contact for scholars and faculty/staff, offering resources and information about programs and events related to scholarships.
- Regularly observing scholars' development and providing mentorship.
- Support planning and facilitation of training programmes involving external trainers.
- Identifing companies/corporates and creating formal partnerships with thems to organize exposure visits, training, internship and placement of scholars.
- Recognize and address concerns or problems with students.
- Assists with database administration and operations processes, plans the creation and upkeep of the scholarship management information system (MIS). Coordination of special events such as exposure visit, scholar meet, and other events as planned.
- Periodic activity and financial planning and reporting as per the calendar.
- Any other assignments in similar projects.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Pharmacy/ Hospital administration (MHA)/ Mater of public health (MPH) or any other relevant degree.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in foundations/development organization or relevant sectors.
- Understanding of higher education systems, financial aid processes, and scholarship opportunities.
- Understanding of process of managing funds and distributing scholarships.
- Computers and standard office software - MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Should be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Competencies:
- Flexible and Adaptive: Remains effective when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
- Time Management: Recognizes that time is a resource to be carefully allocated according to priorities that may be constantly changing.
- Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
- Creates External Strategic Alliances: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
- Contributes to Team Performance: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making and respect for others.
- Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
How to Apply:
Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted by the Human Resources Team
