About Sobus : Sobus Insight Forum is a non profit that aims to make India’s local innovation economy investable and inclusive. We are a platform that bridges the gap between rural talent and aspiration and global opportunities. We establish Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in partnership with higher education institutions to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of youth, in rural and semi-urban regions. Each CoE acts as a bridge between academia, industry, and local governance, enabling innovation-led local development. Our vision is to create a prosperous and equitable Bharat by empowering local talent, promoting regional enterprise, and catalyzing sustainable community transformation. Job Title: Manager – Sobus CoE, Location: Maharashtra (Dhule) (Full-time, On-site) Reporting To: CEO – Sobus CoE Role Overview The CoE Manager will serve as the operational backbone of the Sobus Centre of Excellence, ensuring seamless program delivery, student engagement, and day-to-day execution. Working closely with the CEO and Sobus Central Team, the Manager will coordinate innovation activities, supervise fellows/interns, and keep the SPIRIT (Skills, Projects, Internships, Research, Innovation, Tinkering) framework running efficiently across departments. This is a role for a self-driven, hands-on professional who thrives on execution, relationship management, and youth engagement in a dynamic academic environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Operations & Delivery Manage day-to-day operations of the CoE, including events, workshops, and lab activities. Support the Director in executing the SPIRIT activity calendar and monitoring milestones. Coordinate logistics for innovation bootcamps, demo days, hackathons, and mentor sessions. Maintain and update project dashboards, attendance, and progress trackers weekly. Handle communication and documentation for all CoE activities (reports, media, MIS). 2. Student, Faculty & Community Engagement Act as the first point of contact for students and faculty participating in SPIRIT programs. Manage registration, project teams, and participation tracking for 1000+ students. Liaise with faculty mentors and department coordinators to ensure smooth alignment. Coordinate pilots and community projects in collaboration with local administration, ensuring faculty and student participation in solving real-world challenges. Facilitate peer learning circles, club meetings, and lab use schedules. 3. Lab & Infrastructure Management Oversee the daily functioning of the MakerSpace / IoT–Robotics Lab. Maintain lab inventory, usage records, and coordinate with vendors for maintenance. Ensure security, safety, and discipline standards are followed in the lab. 4. Team Coordination & Reporting Supervise on-ground fellows and student interns. Consolidate weekly reports, collect data from teams, and share updates with the Director. Support donor and partner documentation including photos, testimonials, and impact stories. 5. Partnerships & Outreach Assist in organizing partner visits, mentor interactions, and industry sessions. Identify student/faculty project stories to feature in external communication and showcase decks. Support coordination for external proposals and reports in collaboration with Sobus HQ. Ideal Profile 2–4 years of experience in program coordination, education, innovation, or social sector roles. Strong organizational and people skills; able to manage multiple moving parts independently. Comfort with youth engagement, data management, and campus-level program delivery. Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and digital collaboration tools. Passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots development.
About Sobus Sobus is a non-profit that builds Centres of Excellence (CoEs) inside higher education institutions to promote hands-on learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship among rural and semi-urban youth. Through our SPIRIT framework (Skills, Projects, Internships, Research, Innovation, Tinkering), we help students identify local problems, build prototypes, and develop future-ready skills. Role Overview We are looking for a dependable, disciplined, and community-minded Centre Head who can run the Sobus CoE on campus with strong operational ownership. This is a hands-on, field-based role — ideal for someone who enjoys working with students, coordinating with faculty, driving daily activities, and ensuring smooth functioning of the CoE. This is a hands on, on field role that requires Key Responsibilities 1. CoE Operations & Daily Management Ensure the CoE and supporting infrastructure function smoothly every single day. Coordinate vendors, lab maintenance, and procurement follow-ups. Troubleshoot operational issues on the ground proactively. 2. Student, Faculty and Community Engagement Build strong working relationships with campus leadership, HoDs, and faculty. Mobilize students for SPIRIT activities, workshops, and innovation challenges. Engage with local communities for problem statements, projects and extending support for development Address student queries, onboard them into the CoE, and support their projects. Enable student clubs, peer groups, and practice communities. 3. Project & Prototype Support Help students and community innovators define problem statements. Support them through early prototyping in the IoT Lab. Ensure documentation and progress tracking of all active projects. 4. Reporting, Coordination & Team Management Submit timely weekly and monthly updates to Sobus Central Team Manage fellows/student interns at the CoE. Handle all communication and follow-ups with the central team. Prepare the CoE for visits by partners, mentors, or donors. Who This Role Is For someone who Has 8–10 years of experience in program management, education, incubation, youth development, CSR projects, or rural development. Is highly organised, dependable, and comfortable with process-driven execution. Enjoys interacting with students and faculty on a daily. Can handle large volumes of operational tasks without stress. Thinks practically and acts quickly on the ground. Is comfortable working in a semi-urban/rural campus full-time. Fluency in Marathi is strongly preferred (mandatory for stakeholder comfort). Has familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and basic documentation. Compensation Compensation: ₹12–18 LPA, depending on experience.