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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

Function: Academic Administration

Reporting to: Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science

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 office of the Dean, coordinate, executes and oversee various academic administrative responsibilities related to academic programmes, courses, and students’ registration on the ERP system of the university. The person should be able to manage Academic and Student Affairs in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, Programme Chairs, Major Advisors, Faculty, and Staff. The person should be very efficient these tasks very effectively using Information Technology.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school related to academics and students. 
• Assist the dean in coordinating faculty and staff associated with the programme, especially in relation to their teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the school and University to facilitate other operations.
• Manage schedules and deadlines of various academic administrative functions.

Key Skills:

• Collaborative in nature and focused on data-based decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and competence in dealing with a variety of individuals 
• Ability to manage and accomplish goals well within timelines and budgets
• Solution oriented and possessing effective problem-solving skills

Qualification: Graduate with experience in working in a similar profile for 5-7 years, Or Post-graduate, preferably an MBA with experience in working in a similar profile for 3-5 years. 

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to [email protected] with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad/ Mumbai 

Reporting to: Associate Director, Outreach

Level: Manager

Role Summary: The role holder will plan, participate and execute all aspects of a conducting a highly professional Outreach Program. The position incumbent (based in Bangalore and Hyderabad) will develop strong relationships with high schools to engaging with students, counsellors, parents and other stakeholders making them aware of the University offerings. 

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. www.ahduni.edu.in

Responsibilities:

• Create and update the high school’s data across the country, and coordinate with them for visits for Open Houses, Webinars, Education Fairs, Workshops and other outreach events for prospective students, families and counsellors. 
• Requires extensive travel to reach out to various select schools and spread awareness about the University and its programs. 
• Coordinate all aspects of the On Campus Visit Programme including managing logistics, group information sessions and campus tours. 
• Coordinate and partner with faculty, leadership and non-teaching staff at the University to promote the University and its offerings at multiple fora.
• Assist in providing inputs on a variety of communication/content for admission and financial aid related marketing materials, projects and events (Newsletter, presentations, brochures, poster, website, social media announcements, application instructions, videos, pictures etc.) for prospective and admitted students, high school educators, parents and the campus community. 
• Conduct regular evaluation of the outreach efforts to measure success and for continuous improvement of services. 

Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, Organisation and communication skills including Public Speaking. 
• High proficiency to operate MS Office. 
• Strong English Writing Skills. 
• Professional demeanour and friendly/congenial personality. 
• Open to extensive travel and work with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• A flexible approach and the ability to influence others

Qualification: 

• Graduate in a social science, communications, public relations, commerce/business/marketing or related field with relevant experience working with high school students and coordinating events 
• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience

How to Apply: You should send your CV to [email protected] 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: Vice Chancellor

Function: University Office

Level: Leadership Team

Role Summary: The registrar is post of the senior leadership team and is responsible for compliances at the University, engages with the regulators, is the custodian of the records and common seal, and is the member secretary of the board.

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

• Responsible for the custody of records, common seal and such other property of the University as may be assigned in his custody, execution of contracts and other University documents. 
• Conduct official correspondence and liaison with governments and regulatory agencies;
• Secretarial role of various committees including those that are statutory like the Board of Governors meetings including management of the meetings and maintenance of minutes;
• Manage compliance and disciplinary functions at the University;
• Provide advisory support on audit, accounts, and budget;
• Negotiate on behalf of the University and liaise with Legal;
• Public relations including media, police, etc.
• Coordinate and facilitate external visits to the University as well as organization of University events like Accreditation, Convocation etc.  
• Problem solving and resolution of issues faced by and at the University; 
• Support the planning function in the Office of the Vice Chancellor;
• Provide support to the Vice Chancellor, as a member of the senior leadership team, on all aspects of governance of the University as required; and
• Any other role assigned by the Vice Chancellor

Key Skills

• High integrity, Strong Communication Skills, Good Digital Skills, Strong Inter-personal Skills, Ability to think on the feet, Calm demeanour, Good listener, Ability to solve problems of others
• Highly engaged, empathetic, and understanding managerial style
• High ability to work towards the defined goals of the institution

Qualification: Post-Graduate with at least 15 years of managerial experience; preference for those with track record of related work in academic institutions or academic processes, having financial & legal understanding, and with global exposure.

Function: Technical

Reporting to: Laboratory Executive

Level: Mid-Entry Level

Role Summary: Involved in conducting practicals of Integrated MS students

About Us: The School of Arts and Sciences has five divisions: Humanities and Languages, Social Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences and Performing and Visual Arts. Biological and Life Sciences currently operates in the area of nanotechnology, bioinformatics, stem cells, cancer biology, ecology, microbiology, parasitology, plant biology, infectious disease and evolutionary biology. For more information, please click here

Responsibilities

• Assisting laboratory executives in the procurement of the laboratory supplies by contacting vendors, inventory maintenance, developing and improving laboratory protocols
• Conducting practical’s in various laboratories, assisting with experiments by logging details and setting up lab equipment for the students
• Recording and maintenance of students results and journal records
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Perform regular lab disinfection and management of biohazard waste
• Any other laboratory task assigned by the Lab Coordinator/Lab Executive

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of life science concentrated practicals
• Good and effective communication skills in English, Hindi and Gujarati
• Be able to conduct laboratory practicals independently
• Prior experience in teaching is desirable

Qualification: MSc (any area of Biochemistry/Microbiology/Molecular biology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences/Plant Sciences) with minimum 55 % marks from a UGC recognised 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 email [email protected] with the following text in the subject of your email: Application for the position of Lab Associate by November 21, 2022
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Reporting to: Dean of Students

Level: Mid-senior level

Role Summary: This is a post for a vertical – Wellness – within the office of the Dean of Students. The incumbent would be responsible for driving wellness initiatives for both mental and physical health of the University students and employees. Apart from actively providing psychological counselling, the role demands monitoring of the medical facilities.

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

• To deliver personally and oversee the overall Wellness services at the University for students as well as for employees, by way of counselling and through the medical health centre.
• Help develop psychological tools and programmes to help students cope with anxiety, stress, depression, issues related to relationships, etc.
• Identify serious mental and emotional issues and take appropriate action and provide referrals if required.
• To provide guidance to the team of counsellors/psychotherapists at the University.
• To set-up and successfully lead support groups.
• To design and coordinate programmes for new students through the orientation of the incoming batch.
• To manage the Office of the Dean of Students and its attending documentation, reports preparation, budgeting, web content etc.
• Create awareness on issues such as ragging, sexual harassment, cyber misconduct, substance abuse, gender parity, sexual orientation, etc. through talks, posters, workshops, panel discussions, etc.
• To create a culture of trust, confidentiality, sensitivity, empathy and compassion for the student community and to offer a welcoming and a calm ambience to all visitors to the wellness centre.
• To continually evaluate the growing wellness needs within the University community and plan to provide for them.
• To anticipate the scale (of student growth in numbers) and plan for a team structure that can cater to it.
• To ensure that student centric initiatives become best practices.
• To help achieve mandatory compliance for governmental directives and create amongst the student community a sense of responsibility by sensitising them to issues such as ragging, gender parity and sexual harassment.
• To drive Parent Engagement initiative.
• Any other role assigned by the Dean of Students and the Vice Chancellor.

Key Skills

• High integrity, strong communication skills, good digital skills, strong interpersonal skills, calm demeanour, good listener
• Highly engaged, empathetic, and understanding managerial style
• High ability to work towards the defined goals of the institution
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Well organised with methodical and process driven approach 

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with strong communication, interpersonal, data management and organisational skills; experience of minimum 15 years of work as a counsellor. Someone with experience at a prominent educational institution or global exposure would be preferred.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Ahmedabad University is an equal opportunity employer. Ahmedabad University is committed to diversity among its students, staff and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from qualified persons from underrepresented groups regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, disability or similar status.

Reporting to: Assistant Dean of Students (Wellness)

Level: Assistant Manager

Role Summary: To drive the Parent Engagement initiative, design wellness programmes for students and employees by forming support groups and focus groups for group interactions and therapy, provide personal counselling to students and employees and 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. https://www.ahduni.edu.in/

Responsibility

• To engage with Parents of the students and design initiatives to enlist their support as volunteers
• To plan, design, coordinate and execute wellness programmes for students and employees
• 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
• Help develop psychological tools and programmes to help students cope with anxiety, stress, depression, issues related to relationships, etc.
• To form support groups and focus groups for group interactions and therapy
• To provide personal counselling in an environment of confidentiality and trust
• To document and analyse all activities undertaken and maintain and share records
• To coordinate with Programme Offices and colleagues from other functions
• 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 

Key Skills

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

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work independently. She/he 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 handle challenges. Being inclusive, yet accepting of local ethos will help adapt to the University culture.

Qualification: The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Psychology with strong communication, interpersonal, data management and organisational skills. Experience of a minimum of 5 years of working as a counsellor would be required. Someone with an experience at a prominent educational institution would be preferred.