NIOS Coordinator

DR Ambedkar Memorial Social Welfare & Educational Trust; Sundargarh; On-site; INR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

DR Ambedkar Memorial Social Welfare & Educational Trust invites applications for an NIOS Coordinator to manage admissions, documentation, academic coordination, examination-related activities, and day-to-day communications with students and parents.

You will supervise admission processes, counsel students, coordinate exams, maintain records, and liaise with faculty and management to ensure timely information and smooth operations at the DAMITS Campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in any discipline.
• Prior experience in NIOS, education administration, student counselling, or coaching/educational institution preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Excel, email and online documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle NIOS admissions and registration processes.
• Counsel students and parents regarding NIOS programs and deadlines; maintain regular communication.
• Coordinate examination-related activities, forms, schedules, and records; ensure timely information.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Education

Graduate

Postgraduate

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible, organized, and student-focused NIOS Coordinator to manage NIOS admissions, student documentation, academic coordination, examination-related activities, and day-to-day communication with students and parents.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring a smooth NIOS admission and academic process while providing proper guidance and support to students throughout their course.

Key Responsibilities

NIOS Admission & Documentation

• Handle NIOS student admissions and registration processes.
• Guide students regarding NIOS courses, eligibility, subjects, and academic procedures.
• Verify and maintain student documents and admission records.
• Ensure timely submission of required forms and documents.
• Maintain an updated database of all NIOS students.

Student Support & Counselling

• Counsel students and parents regarding NIOS programs and academic requirements.
• Respond to student queries and provide timely guidance.
• Inform students about important admission, examination, assignment, and practical deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with students through phone, WhatsApp, email, or other appropriate channels.
• Support students in resolving academic and administrative issues.

Examination & Academic Coordination

• Coordinate examination-related activities, including examination forms, practical's, assignments, and schedules.
• Maintain records of student attendance, assignments, examinations, and academic progress.
• Coordinate with faculty members for classes, study materials, and academic support.
• Ensure students receive timely information regarding examinations and academic activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain NIOS files, registers, databases, and other official records.
• Prepare regular reports related to admissions, student status, examinations, and academic activities.
• Coordinate with management and other departments for smooth operations.
• Ensure proper follow-up on pending student documents and requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of student information.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline.
• Prior experience in NIOS, education, academic administration, student counselling, or a coaching/educational institution will be preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Excel, email, and online documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Student-friendly and approachable personality.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Responsible, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with students, faculty, and management.
• Knowledge of NIOS procedures will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Timely completion of NIOS admissions and documentation.
• Accurate maintenance of student records.
• Effective student counselling and support.
• Timely communication of examination and academic information.
• Smooth coordination of NIOS academic activities.

Job Location: DAMITS Campus