Job Description:
About Ashoka University
Ashoka is Indias #1 liberal arts and sciences university that is home to the most diverse student body, a hub for impactful research and a magnet for best-in-class faculty and staff. Ashoka has been ranked in the top five among private Universities in India by QS Asia and has also secured top rank among all Indian Universities in the InternationalnFaculty indicator.
At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do.
When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact. Where education empowers, where innovation thrives, and where excellence and humility coexist. We truly believe the world will enrich itself when there is progress with purpose.
About the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP)
The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) is Indias first academic center dedicated to advancing philanthropy and the social sector. As a premier "do-tank," CSIP combines academic rigor with practical insights to drive meaningful change. We create knowledge products, develop leaders, influence strategy, and strengthen sectoral capabilities.
With a strong leadership team, including an engaged Advisory Board of sector leaders, donors, and intermediaries, CSIP has pioneered first-of-its-kind knowledge products, insights, capacity-building programs, and convenings over the last decade. Entering our second decade, we are adopting a startup mindset with a focus on data-driven philanthropy and sector maturity. Our goal is to accelerate the creation and adoption of evidence-based knowledge to shape a more effective social sector. We seek entrepreneurial leaders passionate about driving impact and institution building. As a strategic center of
Ashoka University, CSIP is positioned for expansion and invites professionals with a growth mindset to join our journey.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director will play a pivotal role in managing CSIPs growing programs and events portfolio. This is a hands-on, execution-driven leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Managing a small but high-impact team (with future growth potential), the Assistant Director will oversee programs, partnerships, and event management.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and manage CSIPs expanding program portfolio, including executive education, fellowships, student engagement, and leadership development initiatives.
-Collaborate with the Head of Research and Centre Director to design and execute convenings, dissemination events, and partnerships that amplify CSIPs impact.
-Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indian and global organizations for learning, development, and sector convenings.
Qualifications and Experience
-Bachelor's degree required; Postgraduate degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of total work experience, including at least 5 years in leadership and management roles, preferably with a consulting background.
- Experience in senior program management roles, with social sector experience being a strong advantage.
Skills and Competencies
-Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic planning, and program execution.
-Excellent analytical and presentation skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools for storytelling and impact measurement.
-Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
-Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills to engage diverse stakeholders with differing priorities and perspectives.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, delivering early wins while steadily expanding scope and impact.
Reports to: Jinny Uppal, Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy
Location: Ashoka University Campus and Okhla Office
Experience: Minimum 12 years of total work experience, including 5 years in leadership and management roles, preferably with a consulting background
Nature of Work: Full Time