Academic Mentor

Position Title:

Academic Mentor
Department:  Operations

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview :
The Academic Mentor plays a pivotal role in guiding and tracking the academic progress of students enrolled in the Integrated School Program, which combines NEET, JEE and Board preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Monitoring & Evaluation
Regularly evaluate student performance across  DPPs, CWEs Exams (Chapter wise exams)  for both NEET, JEE and Board syllabus.
Identify trends in grades of students (improvement, decline, stagnation) using data and logs.
Analyze performance discrepancies (e.g., strong in Boards but weak in NEET or JEE or vice versa) and plan corrective strategies.
Plan weekly interventions for students struggling with specific areas ensuring measurable improvement through focused practice.
Adjust  DPP evaluation patterns  to cover both:
Descriptive depth for Boards.
MCQ precision for NEET & JEE.
2. Academic Planning & Content Delivery
Refer to the school-specific timetable shared by the respective Academic Coordinators according to the academic year plan.
Align teaching methods with the academic milestones set in the yearly plan, balancing theory-oriented Board topics with application-based NEET, JEE preparation.
Emphasis on theoretical & practical depth for Board exams.
Focus on concept application and MCQ techniques for NEET & JEE.

3. Mentorship & Student Engagement
Maintain  mentor review logs  to track students with fluctuating performance, noting emotional, academic, and behavioral factors.
Speak to underperforming students using a  supportive and motivating tone , setting short-term goals to regain confidence.
Create and follow a structured weekly plan for 35+ students including:
DPP checking and individual feedback.
Doubt-clearing sessions.
Academic log updates.
Monitor weekly test score improvements
Responsible for overseeing hostel rounds and ensuring adherence to discipline and conduct guidelines.
Coordinate weekly tests and GIB to support academic monitoring and student engagement.
4. Parent Communication
Ensure  parental communication  is done biweekly, covering academic performance, attendance, and emotional well-being.
Handle objections regarding  Board vs NEET & JEE priorities  by explaining the integrated curriculum’s benefits and long-term academic vision.
Communicate fee-related matters, ensure timely fee collection, and update portal with accurate fee punching.
5. Time & Resource Management
Efficiently manage time during student evaluations
Plan micro-tasks.
Track batch performance metrics

Skills & Competencies

Required:

Strong academic grounding in NEET, JEE and Class 11–12 Board syllabus
Ability to interpret student data, logs, and performance trends analytically.
Deep understanding of NEET & JEE exam pattern, Board question design, and difference in preparation strategy.
Skilled in both  MCQ analysis  and  descriptive answer checking .
Ability to manage a  student load of 35+  while maintaining quality feedback and tracking.
Excellent verbal and writ ten communication (especially for parent and student meetings).
Time management and the ability to work under academic calendar pressure.
Empathetic yet result-oriented mentorship attitude.