About the Role:
The Center Manager will play a pivotal role in the operational, and administrative management of the center, ensuring effective coordination across research projects, faculty teams, industry collaborations, funding agencies, and institutional stakeholders.
The position requires a highly motivated professional with strong organizational, communication, project management, and coordination skills, capable of working in a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of MU–VT IARCT².
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between Mahindra University and Virginia Tech teams.
- Support planning, execution, and monitoring of interdisciplinary research projects and center initiatives.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, review meetings, and progress tracking.
- Coordinate proposal submissions, sponsored research activities, and funding opportunities.
- Support organization of workshops, conferences, seminars, industry interactions, and outreach activities.
- Maintain records related to projects, publications, patents, collaborations, and center achievements.
- Develop and manage digital communication materials including newsletters, reports, website updates, and promotional content.
- Assist leadership in strategic planning, partnerships, and institutional engagement activities.
- Coordinate with faculty, research scholars, administrative offices, and external agencies for smooth functioning of the center.
- Support development of national and international collaborations with academic, industry, and governmental organizations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology Management, Management, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
- Strong understanding of research ecosystems, interdisciplinary projects, and academic institutions.
- Experience in project coordination, research administration, innovation management, or center operations will be preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in documentation, reporting, digital communication, and project management tools.
- Experience in handling sponsored research projects, grants, accreditation, or institutional collaborations is desirable.
Preferred Attributes:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Interest in innovation ecosystems, emerging technologies, and research-driven institutional development.
- Exposure to international collaborations and academic-industry partnerships will be an added advantage.
Application Process: Interested candidates can share their CV to ruby.bhardwaj@mahindrauniversity.edu.in before 20-Jun-2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
