Program Lead

Role Type: Full-time, in office

Location: Delhi (Vasant Vihar)

Experience: 2-4 years

Start Date: Immediate

About the College Access Program

The College Access Program works with schools to help students make informed decisions about higher education, careers and college admissions. Through programmes, resources and partnerships in India and internationally, the College Access Program (CAP) creates opportunities for students and supports the people who guide them. Today, CAP works across a network of more than 200 schools.

The Role

We are looking for an Program Office & Growth Strategy Analyst to work across research, programme development and special projects. This is a generalist role for someone who is comfortable moving between very different kinds of work. You may be analysing data one day, researching a new area the next, preparing a presentation for a senior stakeholder, or helping take a new initiative from an early idea into execution.

The role will work closely with the the College Access Program leadership team and offers substantial exposure to how education programmes are conceived, evaluated and developed.

What You'll Do

• Conduct research to support new programmes, partnerships and strategic initiatives.
• Support the planning and implementation of new initiatives from concept through execution.
• Prepare presentations, briefing notes, reports and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate special projects involving multiple stakeholders and ensure follow-through.
• Build and improve trackers, dashboards, reporting systems and internal processes.
• Research developments across higher education, careers, technology and the broader education ecosystem.
• Explore how digital tools can improve the quality and efficiency of CAP's work.
• Work on other high-priority projects as the programme evolves.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or preferably Master's degree in any discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical ability and comfort working with numbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Strong research skills and the ability to assess the credibility of sources.
• Ability to structure an unfamiliar problem and work through it independently.
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Comfort using digital tools and learning new technology quickly.
• High integrity

Experience in education, research, or program management is useful but not essential.

The Kind of Person Who Does Well Here

You are likely to enjoy this role if you are curious, organised and comfortable learning as you go. We value people who ask good questions, form their own point of view and are willing to improve a piece of work several times before calling it finished.

What Makes This Role Critical:

As the Project Lead, your work will directly impact the program's visibility, efficiency, and success. Your ability to create compelling content, engage stakeholders, and innovate with technology will play a key role in transforming the college access landscape.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email their resume, and a brief statement of interest to [Confidential Information] with the subject line: Application for Program Analyst – College Access Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.