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Level: Assistant Manager
Reporting to: Associate Director, Communications, Ahmedabad University
Responsibilities
- Managing the Web designing and web development along with day to day web management, administration and content creation as well as maintaining hygiene check on the website.
- Keep an overview on the blog hosting and liasoning for all technical needs with the vendor, SEM monitoring and creating backlinks.
- Creating mock ups and ensuring the mock up get implemented as a webpage
- Manage and process images that are in best practices with the website management.
- Coordinate with website agencies (Netlink)
- Managing the sans software development, he has. Managing a CMS like WordPress or Process wire
- Strategize various marketing channels (mainly SEO and Digital Ads - Google, Facebook and LinkedIn Ads) while advising the Communications director in the effectiveness of such campaigns.
- Ensure support to admissions team with the implementation of pop ups on various webpages
Key Skills
- Must be fluent in English (written & spoken)
- Good with project management and vendor management for web administration
- Working knowledge of PHP, HTML, SQL database.
- Ability to develop application independently, given the architecture and functional design.
- Coding experience is an added advantage.
- Expertise in data science and analytics.
- Well versed with aspects of Digital Marketing from analytics & technical perspective
- Working experience on a live campaign is a must
Qualifications
- 6 to 8 years of working experience as web application development manager/web administrator
Reporting to: Director, Office of 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.
- 5-7 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.
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.
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: 2 Positions.
Position 1: Laboratory Associate BioIncubator
Position 2: Laboratory Senior Associate BioIncubator
Level: Associate and Senior Associate level in Laboratory
Reporting to: BioNest Incubation Manager/ 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.
Role Summary: A quick learning versatile person who can ensure smooth operations, maintenance and safety of the BioNest incubator, including but not restricted to inventory management, equipment management including trouble shooting, training, safety and any other aspect for bioincubator functioning, while also assisting startups in the design and execution of experiments where applicable, while conforming to the highest quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assist startups, students and innovators in design of experiments, setting up lab equipment where applicable
- Work with Incubation Manager to develop SOPs, protocols and policies for lab operations and use
- Coordinate scheduling and usage of all equipment by startups, students and faculty spanning Tissue Culture, Mircobiology, Molecular Biology (PCR), Protein Chemistry (Growth and Purification), Analtical and use of equipment such as FPLC< HPLC, GC-MS, Lyophilizer, Electrophoresis, PCR etc.
- Manage and oversee the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, including daily upkeep, routine quality control and troubleshooting, and scheduling of preventative maintenance
- Lead management of alarm systems, including restoration, resets, and routine checks
- Develop optimal, cost-effective solutions for use of lab reagents and operation of equipment
- Manage procurement (including negotiation), shipping, and receiving & inventory management
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendor representatives
- Working closely with business and operations team to drive contracts to resolution and execution
- Manage chemical and lifescience inventories and work with concerned people to manage liquid and solid waste pickup and storage of chemical and biohazard waste
- Routinely inspect lab safety equipment, ensuring equipment are kept clean & calibrated
- Liaise with regulatory agencies and ensure maintenance, upkeep and smooth operations of classified areas such as BSL2
- Assisting with experiments by logging details and Assist in planning and organizing workshops/ events at the BioIncubator
- Maintaining upto date records and in-charge of record management for the facilities
- Work with management team and contribute to strategy and growth of the Bioincubator and facilities
- 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
- Assist diverse startup and academic lab groups in running experiments
- 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
Key Skills:
- Lab management experience including ordering reagents, managing, purchasing and maintenance of equipment, and responsibility for overall organization in the lab
- Capable of contributing independently and able to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines
- Strong laboratory skills in Microbiology, Tissue Culture, Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry will be preferred Excellent oral & written communication skills and networking skills
Qualification:
- Prior experience in bioincubators and startups ecosystem will be favourably considered for both positions.
- Candidates with experience in a startup biotech environment will be favourably considered
Position 1: Laboratory Associate BioIncubator
- BSc in any area of Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Molecular biology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Life Sciences either Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry) with minimum of 2 years of experience in lab operations/management; ideally in industry
Position 2: Laboratory Senior Associate BioIncubator
- MSc in any area of Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences either Biology/Physics/Chemistry) with minimum of 2-4 years of experience in lab operations/ management; ideally in industry
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
Apply before April 15, 2021
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
Apply before April 15, 2021