Associate, Operations

About The Circle

We're a non-profit start-up with a small yet growing team of motivated individuals, who are collectively working to reinvent India’s schools. We are building a network of schools and after-school centres that are offering kids from low-income households expanded opportunities to succeed and change the world. We run three programs:

The Circle Incubation + Network: The 18 month Circle Incubation selects and equips entrepreneurs to design, launch, and run reinvented schools and after-school centres. Post the Incubation, their models become part of a lifelong network - wherein they receive personalized support to strengthen their programs and anchor in a community that moves faster, together.

The Circle Labs: We run short-term, low-touch programs to build capacity and readiness, raise awareness, and cultivate communities interested in reimagining education.

The Circle U: We are launching a network of teacher prep programs and teacher colleges that are developing high quality teaching talent to serve kids coming from low income backgrounds. We will be starting with one program in 2025, and scaling over time.

Role Summary

The Associate, Admin Partnerships and Operations will nurture relationships with key stakeholders and partners, ensuring timely communications. You’ll be an integral part of the operations vertical and drive progress behind the scenes by keeping things running smoothly. This role is apt for someone with a keen eye for detail, who can lead and support multiple operational pieces.

Responsibilities

As The Associate, Admin Partnerships and Operations, you will:

• Co-create The Circle’s administrative and operational strategy by collaborating with the organization’s several programs and teams
• Build long-term and multi-dimensional institutional partnerships with The Circle’s service partners and vendors.
• Coordinate administrative operations by liaising and managing timely communication with internal and external stakeholders to prepare key collaterals and documents.
• Manage and coordinate travel bookings for staff members in accordance with our travel policy and budgets.
• Collaborate with The Circle’s finance team on documentation and compliance.
• Build and sustain relationships with vendors servicing the three verticals and ensure timely deliverables.
• Manage office operations, admin and logistics to support a growing team and accompanying programs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in any field and 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment along with strong organizational skills.
• Implementation abilities and attention to detail to be able to manage multiple operations pieces.
• Effective prioritization and time management skills to efficiently juggle different tasks.
• Enthusiasm for building relationships and the ability to stay calm and approachable while communicating with stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.