Reporting to: Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions & Financial Aid

About us

Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Role Summary

The role holder’s responsibility is to be involved in planning, ideating, developing and executing the multi-channel communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualisation of segment-specific campaigns to nurture leads from application to enrolment
• Planning and strategizing the content calendar
• Definition of student personas and management of e-mail communication campaigns for students, including creation of landing pages and campaign optimisation to improve the conversion funnel at every stage
• Tracking, analysing and reporting campaign performance
• Working with social and SEO agencies to plan engagement campaigns including creation of landing pages and campaign optimisation
• Coordinate with creative and design teams to create specific digital resources and content
• Management of school counsellor and student list
• Market analysis and reporting

Key Skills

• Strong verbal communication skills for articulating ideas to colleagues.
• Excellent written communication skills for producing high quality content
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Networking and analytical skills
• Knowledge of existing and emerging social media platforms
• Excellent IT skills.

Qualifications

Graduate/Post Graduate with 6-8 years of relevant experience

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Reporting to: Director, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Ahmedabad University

Positions: 1West (based out of Mumbai)

Role Summary

The role holder will plan, manage and execute all aspects of a conducting a highly professional Outreach Program for their respective regions in collaboration with the Head Admissions of the University building and leveraging the network. He/she should develop strong relationships with select high schools, engaging with students, school counsellors, parents, making them aware of the University offerings and encourage them to take admissions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Office of Admissions in spreading awareness about Ahmedabad University and its offerings in their regions
• Plan, manage and execute the admissions process from point of inquiry, application process and final admission of students in the University in close collaboration with the University Office.
• Help translate the interest of students into application and admission.
• Reach out to students and build future prospects and applicant pools by visiting high schools; attending college fair; visiting community schools and colleges and institutions by giving presentations, speaking with students individually.
• Maintain regular, consistent contact with all schools, counsellors, applicants and prospects of a given territory through steady communication via phone, e-mail, social media and visits, etc.
• Attend, events on and off campus of various schools to interact with prospective students, counsellors and parents
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Regular updation to the University Admissions office via weekly calls and reports of the progress in their respective regions.

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills including Public Speaking.
• High proficiency to operate MS Office.
• Strong English Writing Skills.
• Professional demeanour & friendly/congenial personality.
• Open to traveling extensively, work and interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Attitude and orientation to be working in a professional, performance based system and stringent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post Graduate in social science, communications, public relations, commerce/business/marketing or related field with relevant experience working with high school students and coordinating events.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience and network of schools in the respective regions.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduniedu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Role Summary: Provides leadership and executes the digital transformation of the University to create & support new & deep learning and research opportunities. Provides, integrative management, and direction for the University’s shared information systems, to include institution-wide strategic planning, budgeting for information technologies, and coordination and integrations of all University IT matters and Recommends IT policy at the highest level. Serves as the University’s senior spokesperson on issues related to digital technologies and services for academic, research, and administrative purposes. 

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pioneering transformational education system focussing on integration of digital in teaching and research to enhance their impact.
• Provides leadership towards building of a digital repository of academic material and library network.
• Understand and translate at a sytems level the IT needs of students, faculty and administration.
• Provides institution-wide direction of the management and operation of shared information services across the University.
• Constantly upgrade and update various management systems. Develop collaborative system for its stakeholders while d. eveloping automated processes and governance.
• Enable IT services effectively to all users and provide timely support.
• Leads, guides and oversees the institutional information technology budgeting process, and provides leadership in cost and productivity analysis.
• Leads the process of determining the priorities, projects, and future directions of the University’s IT functions.
• Integrates and coordinates the development of and implementation of IT programs across the University, to achieve maximum institution-wide efficiencies and synergies; coordinates the identification and prioritization of required IT initiatives among the University’s various operating components.
• Monitoring the industry trends and develop industry connects.
• Maintains professional contacts with other Universities, external research entities, equipment manufacturers, and professional organizations concerning existing and developing information technologies.
• Leads and guides the design, establishment, and maintenance of the organizational structure and staffing required to effectively accomplish the University’s goals and objectives in information technologies.
• Provides guidance and counsel to the University LeadershipSenior Management/executive council in the examination and definition of objectives for existing and/or proposed information systems and the design of improved systems.
• Performs any other related role as determined by the University.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• M Tech or Master’s degree; minimum 15 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Excellent analytical and problem solution skills.
• Excellent understanding of relevant technologies and services that are available.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Level : Manager or Higher

Function : Office of the Dean of Students

Reporting to : Assistant Dean of Students (Wellness)

Role Summary : To provide personal, psychological counselling to students and employees. To drive Parent Engagement initiative, design wellness programmes for students and employees by forming support groups and focus groups for group interactions and therapy, and to extend support to the wellness function in all its initiatives.

About Us : Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. The Wellness Centre, SSETU, offers non-academic support to students. The link to the website is: https://ahduni.edu.in/ods/

Responsibility:

• To provide personal counselling in an environment of confidentiality and trust.
• To form support groups and focus groups for group interactions and therapy.
• To plan, design, coordinate and execute wellness programmes for students and employees.
• Help develop psychological tools and programmes to help students cope with anxiety, stress, depression, issues related to relationships, etc.
• Create awareness and sensitisation on issues such as ragging, sexual harassment, cyber misconduct, substance abuse, gender parity, sexual orientation, etc. through talks, posters, workshops, panel discussions, etc.
• To organise and/or conduct workshops on self-harm and suicide prevention, in addition to topics mentioned above.
• To participate in the orientation and initial support extended to incoming students.
• To engage with Parents of the students and design initiatives to enlist their support as volunteers.
• To document and analyse all activities undertaken and maintain and share records.
• To establish a bond and connect with students through outreach initiatives.
• To design and drive awareness campaigns across the University for issues pertinent to students.
• To participate in and contribute to activities and events undertaken by the Office of the Dean of Students.
• To coordinate with Programme Offices and colleagues from other functions.

Key Skills:

• Communication: Fluency in spoken and written English, good comprehension of spoken Hindi and Gujarati.
• Computer: Adept at MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Farsightedness: Ability to foresee possibilities and requirements and plan long-term.

Empathy, sensitivity and compassion are attributes that are crucial. Ideal candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work independently. She should be well organised and appreciate the value of a methodical and process driven approach to handling various tasks. The person should also be willing to learn and to handle challenges. Being inclusive, yet accepting of local ethos will help adapt to the University culture.

Qualification: Candidate should have a Master’s degree in Psychology (preferably in Clinical psychology) with strong communication, interpersonal, data management and organisational skills. Experience of minimum 10-12 years of working as a counsellor would be required. Someone with an experience at a prominent educational institution would be preferred.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Level: Assistant Manager/Manager

Reporting to: Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

Function: Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Ahmedabad University

Role Summary: The incumbent will be responsibility for providing insights and analytics that can ensure improved outcomes for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid with respect to outreach and admissions ensuring enhanced student experience.

Responsibility:

• Derive insights and information from data to support outreach, admissions and communication strategies.
• Define and oversee data integrity and compliance with appropriate data standards.
• Define and fulfil reports, dashboards as required for management decisions.
• Document the admissions enrolment processes based on user requirements. 
• Undertake technological development of the admissions software, working with internal tech team and service partners.
• Create and adhere to the roadmap for development releases, ensuring on time and bug free implementation of planned releases.
• Provide insights that can ensure better student experience and enable the achievement of Admissions goals.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to create, understand and process the data and various frameworks while producing accurate and quality information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating ideas to colleagues and seniors
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills including Public Speaking.
• High proficiency to operate MS Office, technology oriented.
• Professional demeanor and friendly/congenial personality.
• Handles pressure and is able to gently yet firmly communicate the policy regarding admission process.

Qualification: 6-8 years of relevant experience

How to Apply: You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter stating your interest in this job role, and letting us know your thoughts as to why you think you would be a good fit.

Position Title: Laboratory Associate / Senior Laboratory Associate, VentureStudio

Level: Associate / Senior Associate 

Reporting to: Incubation Manager

Centre: VentureStudio

About the Centre: VentureStudio is a Startup incubator established by Ahmedabad University in 2011 in active collaboration with Stanford University - Centre for Design Research. We are a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) approved by the National Science Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, DST; a nodal institute with the Government of Gujarat and has been approved under multiple NIDHI Schemes such as Prayas, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Seed Support Scheme. Over 45 ventures have been incubated in diverse domains such as health, education, energy, environment, agriculture, consumer products, transportation etc.

VentureStudio has recently been approved as BIRAC- BioNEST bioincubator facility. We look forward to catalysing and spurring innovation in Life Sciences & Healthcare in our ecosystem by providing personalized mentoring, working with startups to raise pre-seed and seed funding and state of the art facilities. The incubator would have wet lab spaces, microbiology labs, multiple tissue culture labs and a state-of-the-art instrumentation facility for work related to genomics, proteomics and diagnostics. We are looking to add clean rooms (BSL-2) in the near future. Other common facilities like conference rooms, meeting rooms, high speed internet, security, stabilized and UPS power connections would also be available for the startups and innovators.

About BioNEST: Bionest laboratories provide incubation space to selected start-ups. The labs are equipped with instrumentation for basic molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, downstream processing including purification and characterization of proteins, DNA and RNA. The lab has GC, HPLC and FPLC units.

Role Summary: Involved in routine management of Bionest laboratories especially chromatography facilities

Responsibilities:

• Functioning and maintenance of chromatography facilities at Bionest. This includes supporting Bionest start-ups and other users in using these equipment, preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment. 
• Assisting incubation manager & keeping inventory.
• Managing usage hours and billing for central equipment including chromatography equipment for internal and external users.
• Providing technical guidance to users of chromatography equipment.

Key Skills:
 Basic laboratory skill in operation of GC, HPLC, FPLC and other chromatography equipment. Prior experience in handling chromatography equipment in a R&D or QA/QC lab preferred.

Qualification:
 MSc (any area of Chemistry /Biochemistry /Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences) with minimum 55 % marks from a recognized University. 

How to Apply:
The position is temporary and the appointment will be for one year only, extended based on performance. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email. CV should include details of academic grades starting from 10th standard onwards with details of year of passing, university or college, etc and also work experience and nature of work if applicable. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae to with the following text in the subject of your email: Application for the position of Lab Associate
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
 

Level: Assistant Manager/Manager

Reporting to: CEO, VentureStudio

Centre: VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University

About the Centre:

VentureStudio is a Startup incubator established by Ahmedabad University in 2011 in active collaboration with Stanford University- Centre for Design Research. We are a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) approved by the National Science Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board, DST; a nodal institute with the Government of Gujarat and has been approved under multiple NIDHI Schemes such as Prayas, Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Seed Support Scheme. Over 45 ventures have been incubated in diverse domains such as health, education, energy, environment, agro, consumer products, transportation etc.

VentureStudio has recently been approved as BIRAC-BioNEST bioincubator facility. We look forward to catalysing and spurring innovation in LifeSciences & Healthcare in our ecosystem by providing personalized mentoring, working with startups to raise pre-seed and seed funding and state of the art facilities. The incubator would have wet lab spaces, microbiology labs, multiple tissue culture labs and a state-of-the-art instrumentation facility for work related to genomics, proteomics and diagnostics. We are looking to add clean rooms (BSL-2) in the near future. Other common facilities like conference rooms, meeting rooms, high speed internet, security, stabilized and UPS power connections would also be available for the startups and innovators.

Role Summary: A quick learning versatile person who will work with the CEO VentureStudio in ensuring smooth operations, maintenance and safety of the BioNest incubator. In addition, the person would be responsible for planning and organizing events such as bootcamps/ awareness camps/ business and technical workshops/ biothons etc, intellectual property management assistance, market research, entrepreneurship development and startup sourcing/ due diligence/ on-boarding/ assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, identify and evaluate incubatees for creativity, innovation, acceleration
• Actively participate in the application process for the Startups program- source potential startups, help curate startups and in performing preliminary due diligence before formal acceptance into the program, coordinate communication and negotiations with start-ups, faculty anchors etc
• Provide high-quality coaching and advisory support to entrepreneurs both technically and in business
• Design & manage Incubation and Acceleration programs/workshops
• Organizing events such as Biotech based Hackathon, Bootcamps and Awareness programs, Business Pitching Contests, Technical workshops, intellectual property workshops, Master Class, Chat Programs etc.
• Assist in Technology Transfer Office and Intellectual Property Office through due diligence, market analysis and operations support
• Assist in identifying and drafting grants for the incubator
• Oversee and assist Facility Manager/ Lab Associates in safe and efficient lab operations including inventory, equipment maintenance & troubleshooting, equipment schedule, safety, documentation, developing and implementing SOPs
• Work with management team and contribute to strategy and growth of the Bioincubator and facilities
• Liaison among various stakeholders
• Maintaining an environment of collaboration and creativity that is fundamental to our culture.
• Think critically to resolve unique issues revolving around a shared work environment
• Manage day- to- day interaction with incubatees and undertake/ oversee documentation work.
• Network and bring in potential mentors and resources to the incubator
• Connect with the Startup Ecosystem and the varied stakeholders
• Guide & support start-ups for fundraising activity

Key Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience in a startup incubator as Incubation Manager and/ or program execution and management, event organization and management
• 2+ years’ experience in lab management and science, in a biological academic lab/ biotech incubator
• Exposure to managing intellectual property workflow and technology transfer and commercialization workflows
• The candidate must be capable of contributing independently and able to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines
• Candidates with experience in a startup incubator and startup biotech environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and networking skills

Qualification:

• M.Sc. (any area of Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences either Biology/Physics/Chemistry). MBA preferable, PhD preferable.
• 2+ years prior experience in bioincubators and startups ecosystem in project/ event management/ executing programmes such as incubation programs, ideathons, workshops etc.
• 2+ years’ experience in lab management and science, in a biological academic lab/ biotech incubator
• Prior experience or exposure to Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

Position Incentives:

Besides a competitive salary package, the position offers the following incentives

• An opportunity to develop close relationships with leaders in startup innovation in Gujarat and across India.
• Enhancing network by working closely with leading universities, institutes, industry and other organizations related to product development and commercializing innovation in multiple domains
• Situated in Ahmedabad, the city voted as the best city to live in India by the Times.
• Possibility of playing an academic role within Ahmedabad University

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter with personal vision statement and curriculum vitae, including your current & expected CTC & joining time, to careers@ahduni.edu.in
Final selection will be based on an interview by the Selection Committee of VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University

Function: Campus Operations

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Level: Director

Role Summary:
The Director, Campus Operations plans, directs, executes and oversees various administrative responsibilities of Campus Operations of Ahmedabad University. The role encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology. Promote the financial and operational stability of the University, including the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. This basically involves strategic planning, operations including budget planning, fiscal and resource planning/administration, manpower utilization & optimization, policy administration, coordination and co-operation for activities with other University functions. The role also requires to ensure life safety, and security of the university properties, and to liaise with the local authorities.

Responsibilities:

• Campus Operations include effective and efficient management of the day to day running of the campus, cleanliness and housekeeping, student facilities, cafeteria, transportation, travel desk, event management, business continuity planning, space allocation and changes, building security and a safe working environment in compliance with building and safety codes.
• Ensure proper guest services and smooth functioning of the university Guest House. 
• Identify, develop, execute operational business plans, monitor key metrics, and assist in the decision making of the function/areas, working in partnership with other enabling functions to deliver on objectives.
• Plan, direct and supervise campus operation procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes discovering new ways to manage more efficiently in line with the University requirements.
• Ensure aesthetically as well as functionally the University campus meets global standards.
• Lead a team of professionals and third party service providers to complete a range of campus operations responsibilities ensuring operations adhere to policies and regulations.
• Establish global benchmarks and appropriate responsibility areas as the basis for demonstrating the highest quality of services.
• Promotes a culture of ‘Service Excellence’ throughout the function and the University.
• Develop, track and manage all aspects of functional budget (capital and operational budgets), cost reduction, costs and expenses including preparation, submission, maintenance, reporting, compliance and audits.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the University to facilitate other operations.
• Manage schedules and deadlines of various campus operations activity.
• Oversee all services, maintenance activities and vendors.
• Organize and supervise other activities (recycling, renovations, zero waste, etc.).
• Oversee University grounds and gardens on the campus. 
• Responsible for planning and coordinating of University events.
• Liaise with the local authorities.  
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and developments and regularly communicate the same to the various stakeholders. 

Key Skills:

• Sets a tone of leadership that is people-oriented, collaborative in nature and focused in data based decision-making and at the same time maintaining high level of execution.
• Solution oriented and possessing effective problem solving skills
• Builds a management culture based on teamwork, open communication, prudent risk taking, innovation, mentoring and accountability and ability to develop others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Excellent Project Management skills integrating technology.
• Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals well within timelines and budgets.
• Experience in operations management with knowledge of relevant legal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record as an administrator at a senior level for 15-17 years with a reputed organization, preferably an ex-service personal. 
• Candidate with a MBA or Masters degree from a reputed institution is preferable.

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Function: Fabrication Workshop

Reporting to: Dean, SEAS

School: School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University

About the University: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Role Summary:
The incumbent will be managing the fabrication workshop leading it and providing the related technical support working with students on their projects and experiments. The incumbent will also support VentureStudio, supporting design related needs of start-ups and engaging with them regularly.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day scheduling of laboratories, planning and managing technical staff members, charting the attendance of students, distributing safety gadgets to students during workshops, briefing students before each session, organising to purchase different engineering and consumer products for product dissection laboratory.
• Set up the outline of the course and document in detail for all the experiments after discussion with the Dean. 
• Preparing drawings in Auto-cad for sheet metal laboratory, wood making products, Meccano parts, turning and milling jobs and circuits for Electronic prototyping laboratory. 
• Engaging with students for their courses, projects as well as conducting specific workshops and certification for them.
• Conduct tutorials or workshops for the students to introduce tools, power tools, machine tools, and 3D printers.  
• Motivating students to form groups to make products of their choices, guide them in terms of choosing product, designing, sketching, making part-list and limiting the cost of all parts with in the budget. 
• Assessment of students for each experiment, viva examination, timely publishing results of students for both semesters.
• Providing technical support to faculty and students in the design and fabrication of their specific projects. 
• Making post-semester execution report.  
• Purchasing of raw material i.e. sheet metal, wood, MDF sheets, aluminium rods and plates, filaments for 3D printing etc. for different laboratories
• Supporting to VentureStudio technical staff and the start-ups in terms of guidance, using facility of fabrication workshop/Prayas Shala. 
• Supporting in making communication material the Flyer for services offering  to Industries and MSME’s for showcasing our services in Design, making 3D drawings and printing parts on 3D printer 
• Providing fabrication and machining facility, offer inspection using CMM and other precision measuring instruments, Electronic prototyping services. 
• Associating with vendors and providing quotation for any hardware in the laboratory
• Ensure aesthetically as well as functionally the day-to-day operations of the workshop and premises of the University campus meets global standards
• Promotes a culture of ‘Service Excellence’ throughout the school
• Develops, tracks and manages all aspects of departmental budget (capital and operating budgets), cost reduction, costs and expenses including preparation, submission, maintenance, reporting, compliance and audits.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the school and University to facilitate other operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines of various administrative functions
• Oversee all services, maintenance activities and vendors for the workshop.
• Maintain a clean and enjoyable work environment, and help in the workshop of positive relations with the different stakeholders at the University and with external parties
• Develop and execute Project Based Learning (PBL) courses at the Fabrication shop
• Develop short certificate courses related to workshop practices

Key Skills:

• Sets a tone of leadership that is people-oriented, collaborative in nature and focused in data based decision-making and at the same time maintaining high level of execution 
• Builds a management culture based on teamwork, open communication, prudent risk taking, innovation, mentoring and accountability and ability to develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals 
• Excellent Project Management skills integrating technology
• Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals well within timelines and budgets
• Solution oriented and possessing effective problem solving skills
• Experience in operations management with knowledge of relevant legal laws and regulations

Qualification: 
Master of Mechanical Engineering with 12-15 years of experience.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Function: Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

Reporting to: Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

Level: Senior Manager

Role Summary:
The role holder will support the Associate Director to plan, manage and execute the admissions process from point of inquiry through to enrolment of students in the University and will contribute to the achievement of enrolment objectives. This includes supporting the day-to-day operations and functioning of Undergraduate Admissions, implementing admissions operations and financial aid policies with the highest degree of integrity, while delivering an empathetic, responsive and seamless student experience. Will work to manage the application processing function.

About Us:
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Responsibility:

• Manage Admissions Operations to execute a merit-based selection process with absolute integrity and rigour and to recruit students for all Undergraduate Programmes in line with the objectives of the University.
• Oversee a team to manage queries through campaigns (including outreach) and implement a robust CRM process to counsel students and their families regarding admissions criteria and University Programmes.
• Efficiently process applicant data and manage review of applications, including evaluation of components such as Statement of Purpose, Personal Interactions; coordinate Interactions/counselling sessions in line with undergraduate admissions policy
• Monitor data and devise initiatives to recruit student population that is diverse and representative of socio-economic and other criteria, in order to build a diverse campus 
• Manage the Admissions communication plan including the processing and distribution of admission content and messages
• Coordinate with various internal stakeholders and offices for seamless University experience for students Manage enrolment, cancellations and withdrawals from the University after Admission  
•  Analyse trends in enrolment to present new strategies for the university's admissions and outreach    Monitor and report on achievement of business objectives, audit processes and adherence to service standards.
• Conduct training for the Operations team and evaluators, and maintain procedure manuals 
• Ensure data integrity of databases, streamline and upgrade the process software for Admissions Operations 
• Develop processes to ensure a unified view of student data across functions

Key Skills:

• Experience in admissions at a college or university will be strongly preferred. 
• Requires strong interpersonal, motivation and influencing skills. 
• Ability and willingness to work in a high-pressure environment interacting with students, public, university faculty/administration. 
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution is preferred. 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team member, fostering teamwork.

Qualification:

• Post Graduate in management
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience
• Good with technology and data

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Designation: Manager / Senior Manager

Function: Administration

Reporting to: Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science

School: School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University

About the University:
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Role Summary: 
The incumbent in collaboration with the Dean, plan, coordinate, executes and oversee various general administrative responsibilities that include functions like Finance & Accounts, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities & Services of the School. The role holder will also support the administrative responsibilities pertaining to Academic and Student Affairs in collaboration with the Dean, Programme Chairs and other faculty. The role encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the school by integrating people, place, process and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, set up, direct and supervise administrative systems and procedures and streamline processes while discovering new ways to manage the same more efficiently 
• Identify, develop, executes operational plans, monitor key metrics, and assist the Dean in the decision making on the general administrative requirements, working in partnership with other enabling functions to deliver on objectives
• Ensure aesthetically as well as functionally the day-to-day operations of the School building and premises of the University campus meets global standards
• Assist the dean in coordinating faculty and staff associated with the programme, especially in relation to their teaching, scholarship and service responsibilities
• Schedule and organise meetings/events and maintain agenda and keep minutes for future reference of school-level and division-level academic meetings supporting the Office of the Dean 
• Lead a team of professionals and third party service providers to complete a range of administrative responsibilities ensuring operations adhere to policies and regulations
• Support and oversees the Facilities and Services that include building maintenance, cleanliness and housekeeping, day-to-day running of the building, event management, student facility management, cafeteria, Business continuity planning, space allocation and changes, building security and a safe working environment in compliance with building and safety codes
• Promotes a culture of ‘Service Excellence’ throughout the school
• Develops, tracks and manages all aspects of departmental budget (capital and operating budgets), cost reduction, costs and expenses including preparation, submission, maintenance, reporting, compliance and audits.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the school and University to facilitate other operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines of various administrative functions
• Oversee all services, maintenance activities and vendors for the function.
• Maintain a clean and enjoyable work environment, and help in the building of positive relations with the different stakeholders at the University and with external parties

Key Skills:

• Sets a tone of leadership that is people-oriented, collaborative in nature and focused in data based decision-making and at the same time maintaining high level of execution 
• Builds a management culture based on teamwork, open communication, prudent risk taking, innovation, mentoring and accountability and ability to develop others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals 
• Excellent Project Management skills integrating technology
• Ability to develop, organize, and accomplish goals well within timelines and budgets
• Solution oriented and possessing effective problem solving skills
• Experience in operations management with knowledge of relevant legal laws and regulations

Qualification: 
Post-Graduate, preferably MBA with experience in working in a similar profile for 10-12 years.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Position: Grants Manager (senior management positions are available for those with higher relevant experience)

Reporting to: Dean, Graduate School and Research

Role Summary: The Grants Manager will play a key role in supporting fundraising for research programs across disciplines at Ahmedabad University, working across with the researchers, administration and funders as required.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Identify funding opportunities for research at Ahmedabad University  from industry, government and non-government funding agencies and disseminate this information to the faculty 
• Maintain a repository of funding opportunities
• Organize interactions between faculty and staff at funding agencies.
• Outreach to industry, to facilitate opportunities for collaborations
• Outreach to funding agencies 
• Assist the faculty from different Schools in preparing grant proposals in response to national and international funding opportunities.
• Organize meetings among different faculty members to facilitate the development of interdisciplinary research proposals.
• Organise grant-writing workshops
• Work across  internal and external teams as needed, to facilitate proposal development 
• Publishing a quarterly University research newsletter 
• Interface with content editing agencies 

Qualifications:

• PhD with a minimum of 3 years experience in the relevant field. Those with higher relevant experience maybe considered for a senior position.
• Experience in writing research proposals
• Good computer and data skills
• Knowledgeable about different national and international funding agencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply: Interested candidates can submit their application with their curriculum vitae (CV) through email by writing to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit. Please send the email with the following text in the subject line: “Application for Grants Manager” by July 30, 2021.

Designation: Director, Human Resources and Development

Function: Human Resource

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Level: Director

Role Summary: 
The incumbent in close coordination with the Head of Operations will plan, lead, direct, develop, coordinate and execute the strategy, culture, policies & processes and operations related to talent acquisition, management and performance of staff members of the University. This will also include managing the administrative requirements of School Deans and Faculty.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand and appropriately implement the organization's goals and strategy related to talent acquisition, management, and performance.
• Plans, leads, develop, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and projects to support the organization's human resource strategy, operational needs.
• Plan & lead various activities to develop an excellent work culture across the university.
• Manages the entire administration of human resource of the University including, but not limited to, functional budget, talent acquisition of staff members, management, performance & compensation, various benefits, leave, insurance, disciplinary matters, productivity, recognition, occupational health, and safety, training and development, MIS, payroll, employee grievances, exits etc.
• Drive annual performance review activities for employees to develop their careers at the university. 
• Stakeholder management with respect to HR operations across the University in collaboration with the Deans and the respective administrative representatives of the respective schools. 
• Taking care and being completely responsible for the new employees relocating to the University including but not limited to their pre-joining, joining, Induction, settling in the University, in the city, managing and supporting in organizing their legal documents like Aadhar, PAN, FRRO if applicable, etc. 
• Develop and run employee engagement activities across the University. Successfully implement employee welfare programs in the university. 
• Maintaining and creating good working environment for employees having a service orientation.
• Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to leadership.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for staff members across the University.
• Performs other duties and day-to-day operations of the function while managing the team and their deliverables.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) or talent management system.

Key Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be self-driven with strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations of the academic world. 
• Must be tech-savvy and aptitude to take initiative. 

Qualifications:

• A candidate with an MBA or Masters degree from a reputed institution.
• Overall minimum 15 years of working experience and 5 years of experience in a similar capacity in reputed organisations.   
   

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Designation: Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid 

Function: Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University

Level: Director of Activity

Role Summary: 
The Director will strategize, manage and execute the admissions process from point of creating awareness to inquiry through enrolment of students in the University. The position offers an opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team with a wide array of responsibilities in a highly innovative academic environment. This includes planning, guiding & implementing admissions outreach strategies to increase awareness, building the University’s brand and strong relationships to enrol academically bright students pan India and select locations abroad. The Director is a very important ambassador of the University in the external world.

About us: 
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit University that offers students a liberal education with a focus on research-driven and project-based learning. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Responsibilities:

• Build the value of the university in the minds of students and parents with an aim to bring the brightest and having the most potential for an Ahmedabad Education to the university;
• Develops admissions organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; provide leadership in establishing functional objectives in line with University’s objectives.
• Plan and execute the Admissions & Outreach program, by organizing, participating and doing follow-up with selective high schools, partaking in different Education Fairs, Seminars & Conferences.
• Direct Campus Visits, Open Houses, Webinars, Workshops and other outreach events for prospective students and families. 
• Interpret the University and its offerings to prospective students and their families, primarily through one-on-one discussions and tours of various Institutions while having thorough understanding of admission policies, university policies, regulations, and degree requirements. 
• Drive Special Outreach/Pipeline programs for under-represented students.
• Work with members of the administration, student ambassadors and faculty to organize specific efforts during the admissions process.
• Responsible for executing strictly merit based selection process with absolute integrity and rigor and to recruit the students as planned without compromising on pre-set standards.
• Work with the communications function in the development of promotional materials (newsletter, presentations, brochures, poster, website, social media announcements, application instructions, videos etc.) that interpret the school to prospective and admitted students, high school educators, parents and the campus community.
• Conduct regular evaluation of the to measure success and for continuous improvement of services, Prepare and maintain statistics regarding enrolment, geographical distribution of students, financial aid, outreach efforts and attrition. Interpret these statistics, when appropriate to the administration.
• Drive continuous flow of quality applicants to the university by analyzing trends in enrolment and admissions related marketing activities and presenting new strategies for the university's admissions and outreach.
• Enhance admissions functions and university reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Build strong digital presence for admissions.
• Develop out-of-box innovative admissions practices.

Key Skills

• Must be able to understand the Ahmedabad University purpose, strategy and ways of thinking.
• Must have exceptional presentation/public speaking skills, make a strong, positive representation of the University and attract the right students for the University.
• Requires strong interpersonal, motivation and influencing skills.
• Strong English communication and writing skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of interaction involving the public and university faculty/administration. 
• Self-Motivated and be able to work independently and as a team member, fostering teamwork.
• Possess professional demeanour & friendly/congenial personality with goal delivery orientation.
• String engagement with technology and the digital world.
• Open to travel extensively and effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualification: Post Graduate in communications, public relations, commerce/business/marketing or related field at least 12 years of relevant experience.

How to Apply

You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Position Title: Director of Communications

Function: Communications

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor of Ahmedabad University 

Role Summary: 
Coordinate all internal and external communication elements that achieve awareness and positive mind-set about Ahmedabad University in India and the world and provide thinking and execution of the University Brand. This would involve comprehensively synergising the strategic, tactical and creative processes to execute media events, media publications, televised events, newsletters, annual reports, website stories, etc. The above will be delivered by collaboratively working with peer group and external vendors within and outside the University on a variety of initiatives and day-to-day operations developing and executing in a way that is consistent with Ahmedabad University’s ethos and strategy. Also will be responsible for marketing activities at the University.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the annual communications plan across the organization in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, deciding who, where, when and how to disseminate information/communication
• Manage various properties that the University has created vis-a-vis Communication
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collaterals including, but not limited to, website, newsletters, brochures, internal and external communication communications, industry relations, media relations, special events, public affairs, strategic communications, corporate communications, executive positioning, and media outreach.
• Manage the development, implementation & integration of the Ahmedabad University brand ensuring all   
• communication material & tools contribute to significantly improving the visibility and reach of the University and promote its brand
• Establish and maintain strategic networks that consolidates brand reputation.
• Lead the generation of online content that engages all the stakeholders leading to measurable actions
• Significantly build, maintain & manage business relation with all forms of media both local & at national level
• Coordinate and maintain healthy relations with journalists and public opinion leaders
• Promote information sharing and the gathering of knowledge of the education sector
• Achieve and deliver results in a timely way while managing resources (people, partners and budgets)
• Develop a strategic and integrated communication function for the University with supporting policies and  
• frameworks 
• Foster and maintain strong professional working relationships with key stakeholders to understand and meet their communication requirements and manage their expectations
• Communicate the proposition of a liberal arts education within a research university 
• Balance innovation & creativity whilst ensuring consistency & maximising communication effectiveness
• Manage vendors related to communications
• Engage with new forms of design communication for the university - university communication should be recognised for its unusual design and aesthetics
• Lead a team of Communication professionals, supporting and guiding them to:
  • Create a strong relationship between internal  and external stakeholders
  • Build a strong digital presence 
  • Identify and create potentially news worthy stories and visual story telling platforms
  • Evaluate and develop the content ethically, aesthetically and strategically
  • Identify and coordinate with the right platforms and media to publish/disseminate the stories
  • Finalizing and coordinating Press Releases and Press Briefing

Qualifications:

• An accomplished professional having min 15 years of communications experience and having led teams that have delivered on some or all of the above activities. MBA/Masters in Media, Marketing & Communications or related field from a reputed institution.
• Extensive experience in providing strategic and operational advice/guidance to executives on internal and external communication matters
• Strong digital vision and capabilities

How to Apply
You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Function: Human Resources

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources and Development

Role Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for managing and ensuring accurate processing and recording of university payroll, provide timely and accurate MIS, manage compliances, employee Insurance, employee database management, its regular updation and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing, maintaining and regular updating of the  employee databases as well as different trackers used by HR for its various operations
• Manage the monthly payroll in close coordination with Finance function, auditors and programme offices of the various schools ensuring effective & timely processing of monthly salaries
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and functional transfers
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Coordinating with bank for bank formalities 
• Working out tax and insurance deductions
• Managing special situations like maternity, medical and other long leaves
• Statutory Compliance, National Pension Scheme (NPS), Employee Provident Fund (EPF) management, withdrawal forms from exited employees, helping them in filling the forms
• Conduct interviews, discuss offers with prospective candidates and perform other allied processes such as reference check, document collection and verification, etc.
• Effectively conduct market research/surveys on current trends of employment in various industry segments as well inter-universities recruitment drives within India and abroad
• Synchronisation with ERP team for implementation, transition and related development of HR processes
• Organising employee engagement activities in the campus.

Key Skills:

• Hard core knowledge of payroll, TDS, compliance, employment laws and PF
• Ability to manage data, compensation and pay structures, and other benefits 
• Proven relevant experience in payroll, MIS
• Computer literacy including the ability to prepare reports and hands on experience with payroll software such as Spine HR (Salary software) and HRIS or HRMS
• Highly collaborative style, exemplar interpersonal, negotiation, organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent Financial, accounting database management and excel skills

Qualification:

• Candidate with an MBA or Masters degree from a reputed institution is preferable with an experience of 5-7 years in similar jobs. 
• Expertise in Payroll and database management

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Function: Communication, content, public affairs and new projects in office of the Vice Chancellor

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor and Director of Communications

Level: Senior Manager

Role Summary: 
A senior administrative position to manage internal & external communication at the University and particularly from the Vice Chancellor’s office, developing public & stake holders understanding of the aims of the university and its diverse range of its research, teaching, education and innovation activities. The job role also demands participating planning of brand building and related events and promote effective communication across the university through weekly/monthly newsletters.

Responsibilities:

• Handle key Internal and external communication of the Vice Chancellor’s office. 
• Support the Deans and others at the University with communications strategy and implementation.
• Developing public and stake holders understanding of the university goal, education, research and innovation activities.
• Public storytelling around the achievements of the university, its faculty and its students and their uniqueness - developing stories from the perspective of a campus journalist for various occasions and various media.
• Promote effective communication across the university and external stakeholders through newsletters. 
• Communicating campus activities, thought leadership, achievements, events etc. through website and Annual Report. 
• Involve in public relation activities for the Vice Chancellor’s office with eminent personalities. 
• Plan and drive CSR activities (e.g., the bookstore management team). 
• Develop effective communication with the Alumni and board of governors of the university.
• Planning for high profile events for the university to continuously improve the brand image of the university.
• Be an integral team member of the Vice Chancellor’s Office in providing project and communication related assistance in successful implementation and completion of new initiatives. 
• Safeguard the confidentiality of University administration by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, staff, and the various publics served by the University.
• Develop and manage University newsletters, annual report and other communication sources from the VC’s office.

Key Skills:

• Outstanding communication skills. Good command on the language.
• Creative mind set, excellent content writer.  
• Well-organized, have an eye for detail, multi tasker with great follow-up skills.
• Mature and seasoned, experienced in multiple stakeholder management.
• Take complete ownership for the task at hand without much supervision. 
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Must be a self-starter, exercising initiative and independent judgment. 
• Proactive ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Possess strong analytical, and data management skills.
• Willing to work on a range of new initiatives simultaneously.
• Discreet and able to manage a contemporary technology driven office. 

Qualification:
Graduate/Post Graduate in any discipline, preferably management/journalism with a minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience in media and communication field.

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to careers@ahduni.edu.in with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.