Team Lead - Scholarship, Mumbai

Role : Team Lead - Scholarship, Mumbai

Experience : 15+ years

Salary : upto 35 LPA

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About the Role :

The Lead - Scholarships is a pivotal program leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire strategy and operations of the Foundation's Scholarship Programme. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective and impactful delivery of scholarship initiatives, from strategic planning and application management to candidate selection and ongoing relationship building with partner institutions. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional in the social sector with a passion for education and a proven ability to manage large-scale programs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Programme Strategy & Development : Develop, refine, and oversee the comprehensive strategy and operational framework for the Foundation's Scholarship Programme.
• Application Process Management : Lead and manage the entire scholarship application lifecycle, including outreach, initial screening, and final submission processes.
• Document Verification : Oversee the meticulous verification of candidate documents to ensure authenticity, eligibility, and compliance with program criteria.
• Evaluation & Selection Leadership : Lead the evaluation, interview, and selection processes for scholarship candidates, ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to established guidelines.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partner educational institutes and interviewers, fostering effective collaboration for the successful execution of the scholarship program.

Skills & Qualifications :

Minimum of 15 years of experience in the social sector.

Thorough knowledge of the social sector and specialist expertise in one or more areas relevant to education or development.

A self-starter who takes strong ownership and responsibility for projects.

Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on July 9, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.Org