Manager-Centre for Research

Manager – Centre for Research

Alliance University Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)

Alliance University is a Private University established in Karnataka State by Act No. 34 of the year 2010. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. Alliance University is a renowned university located on an extensive state-of-the-art campus in Bengaluru, offering a variety of degree courses. The University has baccalaureate concentrations, postgraduate offerings, doctoral degree programs, and several professional certificate programs.

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Job Summary:

The Manager – Centre for Research plays a pivotal role in supporting and advancing the university’s research initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, managing funded research projects, and coordinating academic and scholarly events. The role demands a dynamic individual who can handle administrative, academic, and operational aspects of the research ecosystem, with a special focus on external collaborations, compliance, and real-time project coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and administrative support for PhD scholars, including monitoring progress and managing candidacy reports and overlooking the complete Ph.D. program
• Support in managing finances of R&D projects funded by government and non-government agencies (e.g., DST, DRDO, SERB, CSIR, IITs).
• Prepare Utilization Certificates (UCs), financial reports, and compliance documentation for funding agencies and liaise with internal finance teams and external funding bodies to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage the database for all Centre of Excellence, and other research related activities such as publications.
• Handle end-to-end online coordination, logistics tracking, real-time crisis management for research driven events.
• Coordinate with the Branding and Social Media Teams to amplify visibility of research activities across platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Working as a Research Associate or Assistant Professor
• Proven experience in academic/research office administration and research project management.
• Familiarity with funding processes and financial reporting in research projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working with higher education institutions and interacting with government agencies and international collaborators is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational, coordination, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in handling data, documentation, and online platforms for virtual events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS. Excel, MS Office, Google Workspace, project tracking software, and social media platforms.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve real-time issues effectively.