Director Community Connect - University

Job Description - Director Community Connect

Job Purpose

To develop, lead and sustain university-wide community engagement initiatives. The Director will

serve as a catalyst for community partnerships, student involvement, civic learning, and institution-

driven social impact projects

Student & Faculty Engagement

1. Integrate community service and experiential learning into academic programs and co-

curricular initiatives.

2. Embed social responsibility and service-learning components within both classroom

instruction and student life activities.

3. Collaborate with academic departments to promote socially relevant research and fieldwork

Community Outreach & Partnerships

1. Identify and nurture collaborations with NGOs, schools, local governments, industry partners,

and social organizations

2. Develop joint programs addressing community issues such as education, sustainability,

health, gender equity, and rural development

3. Lead University participation in national missions (e.g., Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat

Abhiyan, National Service Scheme etc.).

Program Management & Evaluation

1. Design and manage projects under community connect initiatives, monitor progress, and

assess social impact

2. Prepare proposals, seek funding (CSR, grants), and manage community-based research and

development funds

3. Ensure documentation, reporting, and compliance with regulatory/statutory bodies

Capacity Building & Events

1. Organize seminars, drives, community camps, awareness programs, and stakeholder forums.

2. Train faculty, staff, and students on community engagement principles and ethical outreach

practices

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

 Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, or

related fields.

 12–15 years of progressive experience in community outreach, CSR, NGO leadership, or

higher education extension roles

 Previous leadership role in university social responsibility (USR), National Service Scheme

(NSS), or Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

 Demonstrated success in mobilizing funds or establishing strategic partnerships.

Familiarity with UGC, NAAC, and NIRF guidelines related to community engagement

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person