Director

Director / Head – Industry–Academia Collaborations & CSR Initiatives

(University Industry Interaction Cell – UIIC)

Department:

Reports To:

Location:

1. Strategic Industry–Academia Collaborations

• Develop and execute strategic partnerships and MOUs with industries, corporates, PSUs, and professional associations across Karnataka, India, and abroad, in alignment with

  UGC and AICTE collaboration guidelines

  . Monitor and evaluate outcomes of all partnerships undertaken through

  MOU's.

2. CSR Partnership Development & Funding Mobilization

• Identify and engage corporates, PSUs, and foundations for

  CSR-funded projects

  in education, skilling, innovation, sustainability, and community development, as per

  Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013

  . Ensure statutory compliance for

  CSR proposals and funding utilization

  , while representing the university as a recognized knowledge partner.

3. Academia–Industry Engagement & Skill Integration

• Facilitate

  industry conclaves, leadership talks, hackathons, and live projects

  to foster experiential learning and strengthen

  industry engagement in academic programs

  .
• Collaborate with academic departments to design and deliver industry-integrated certification programs, executive education, and

  Skill Development Certification (SDC)

  initiatives aligned with

  NSDC and Skill

  India frameworks to enhance employability.
• Introduce and promote

  Industry-certified programs

  ,

  short-term and add-on courses, and specialized upskilling modules

  to bridge academic learning with

  evolving industry skill demands.

4. Institutional Representation & Strategic Networking

• Represent the university in

  state, national, and international forums

  (CII, FKCCI, ASSOCHAM, BCIC) and build partnerships with

  KSCST, MSME, NITI Aayog, and SDEL–Karnataka

  for joint initiatives. Strengthening global and alumni networks by engaging

  multinational industries, entrepreneurs, and business leaders

  as mentors, collaborators, and CSR partners.

5. Reporting, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare

  quarterly and annual reports

  on industry collaborations, CSR outcomes, and innovation impact for

  NAAC, NIRF, and UGC documentation

  .

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in

  Industry–Academia partnership models, CSR project design, and grant mobilization.

• In-depth understanding of

  UGC/AICTE/NAAC/NIRF guidelines

  related to innovation, employability, and extension activities.
• Proven record of

  CSR funding acquisition and compliance

  under the

  Companies Act, 2013

  .
• Excellent stakeholder management, proposal writing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, documentation, and data-driven reporting abilities.

Qualification & Experience

• Postgraduate degree

  in Management, Engineering, Sciences, or allied disciplines (PhD preferred).

• 10–15 years

  of progressive experience in

  Industry–Academia collaborations, CSR partnership development, corporate relations, or higher education outreach.

• Demonstrated experience in executing MOUs, mobilizing CSR funds, and leading multi-stakeholder educational initiatives.