Assistant Manager

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Reports to: Head of the department

Location: Sonipat

Experience (in years): 2-5 years of experience

Nature of work: Full-time

About Ashoka University:

10 years ago, we embarked on a journey to establish a world-class, multi-disciplinary, liberal arts and sciences university in India. Built on the finest global best practices of institution and university governance, Ashoka has truly transformed Indian higher education in India with its unique pedagogy, governance and best practices.

Ashoka is today India's #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 International Faculty indicator. The University was earlier awarded Diamond rating by QS I.GAUGE as a recognition of its continuous focus on academic rigour, inter-disciplinary pedagogy, world-class faculty, academic research, innovative modules of engagement with the community and teaching methods.

For further information, visit www.ashoka.edu.in.

We aim to co-create a nurturing space for our students, faculty, staff, donors and community positively through universal values:

• Be Mission-Driven
• Think Strategically
• Act Authentically
• Take Accountability
• Build Collaboration
• Deliver Excellence

Role and Responsibilities:

Providing administrative support to the HOD in the academic and administrative components

Collaborating with various offices for the faculty recruitment process, Teaching Fellow and Teaching Assistant hiring process

Provide direct administrative support to the HoD in handling and managing confidential information and indirect support to the department, as and when required.

Manage and maintain schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements

Comprehensive calendar management.

Receive visitors and manage campus visits

Support the HoD in preparing outreach/event collaterals, connecting or networking with industries

Act as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication at all levels

Analyze important data and create reports

Arrange and coordinate meetings, including international conferences and arrange the logistics and necessary clearances recording minutes of the meetings and following up on the next steps with an action tracker

Qualifications: Graduate/ Post Graduate

Skills Required:

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional at all times

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good knowledge of MS Office

Social Media experience will be an added advantage.

Should be good at multitasking and should be comfortable working on deadlines.