Academic Assistant

Professor Academy; Madurai District; On-site; INR 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Professor Academy seeks Academic Assistants across Tamil, History, CS, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, and Geography. The role involves supporting academic planning, faculty coordination, course delivery, student guidance, assessments, learning resources, and documentation.

Strong subject knowledge, organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential. The selected candidates will work with the Course Coordinator to ensure high-quality academic operations and student

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in one of the listed subjects.
• NET and SET aspirants will be given preference.
• Freshers with strong subject knowledge and coordination abilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Course Coordinator in planning and coordinating courses as per syllabus and calendar.
• Coordinate with faculty to collect study materials, assignments, and resources.
• Review, format, and prepare notes, presentations, papers, and learning resources for publication.
• Upload and maintain materials, tests, announcements, and recordings on LMS or designated platforms.
• Track class progress, syllabus completion, and report delays or issues to the Course Coordinator.
• Provide administrative support for examinations and assessments.
• Assist in scheduling classes, revision sessions, and faculty meetings.
• Support orientation sessions and academic briefings with prepared materials and logistics.
• Serve as a communication link among students, faculty, and the Course Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate academic records and generate regular support reports.
• Support curriculum updates and new course launches.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

LMS familiarity

Education

Postgraduate degree in Tamil, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Geography

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 10
Qualification: Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Tamil, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Geography

About the Role

Professor Academy is looking for knowledgeable, organized, and academically driven Academic Assistants for the Tamil, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, and Geography departments. The selected candidates will work closely with the Course Coordinator to support academic planning, faculty coordination, course delivery, student guidance, assessments, learning resource management, and academic documentation. Candidates should possess strong subject knowledge, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to supporting high-quality academic operations and student success.

Key Responsibilities

a) Assist the Course Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and smoothly executing academic courses according to the approved syllabus, academic calendar, and class schedule.

b) Coordinate with faculty members to collect study materials, presentations, assignments, assessments, class recordings, and other academic resources, ensuring the timely completion of academic activities.

c) Assist in reviewing, organizing, formatting, and preparing academic content, including notes, presentations, question papers, assignments, answer keys, and other learning resources before publication.

d) Upload and maintain study materials, tests, assignments, announcements, and class recordings accurately on the Learning Management System (LMS) or other designated platforms within prescribed timelines.

e) Track class progress, syllabus completion, faculty submissions, and pending academic activities, and promptly report delays or operational issues to the Course Coordinator.

f) Provide administrative and operational support in planning and conducting examinations, mock tests, assignments, and other academic assessments.

g) Assist in scheduling classes, revision sessions, doubt-clearing sessions, faculty meetings, webinars, and other academic activities as directed by the Course Coordinator or management.

h) Support student orientation programmes, academic briefing sessions, course induction programmes, webinars, and academic meetings by preparing materials, coordinating arrangements, and communicating with participants.

i) Serve as a communication link among students, faculty members, and the Course Coordinator by responding to routine academic queries, sharing updates, and escalating unresolved matters.

j) Regularly follow up with faculty members and students regarding class schedules, attendance, assessments, submissions, and other academic requirements to ensure smooth course execution.

k) Maintain accurate academic records, schedules, faculty submissions, student communications, reports, assessment data, and other course-related documentation according to organizational standards.

l) Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly academic support reports covering class execution, content uploads, attendance, pending activities, student support, and other assigned responsibilities.

m) Support curriculum updates, new course launches, academic projects, and continuous-improvement initiatives by coordinating with faculty, content development, admissions, operations, academic support, and administrative teams.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Tamil, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Geography
• NET and SET aspirants will be given preference.
• NET/SET-qualified candidates may also apply.
• Freshers with strong subject knowledge, coordination abilities, and an interest in academic operations are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience in teaching, academic coordination, content development, or competitive examination training will be an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the relevant subject.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize, format, and review academic content accurately.
• Good coordination, follow-up, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of LMS platforms and online teaching tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty members, and internal departments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to academic quality.