Recruitment for CCE

Recruitment for Consultant

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier institution of higher education and research, is saluted as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India & has set itself aggressive goals for the next 5 years & further in the future. The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) at IISc is seeking applications for the position of Consultant. 

Purpose

The objective of appointing a Consultant is to provide close assistance to the CCE in providing expert guidance and strategic support to enhance the planning, development, and execution of continuing education programs of IISc.

Role

• To facilitate the development of policies related to admissions, curriculum, pedagogy, evaluation metrics and other best practices associated with online higher education
• To support in the planning and execution of educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives to enhance the institute’s continuing education offerings

Key Responsibilities

1. Outreach

• Inform faculty members about opportunities for offering CCE programs
• Support and develop marketing strategies to increase awareness and enrolment
• Formulate marketing plans targeting professionals, students, and industry partners
• Leverage digital channels, including social media, e-mail campaigns, and the CCE website
• Create engaging content like newsletters, blog posts, and videos
• Enhance CCE’s brand identity and association with IISc
• Craft key messaging to communicate CCE’s unique value proposition
• Build relationships with industry leaders, academic institutions, and professional bodies
• Organize and participate in events to engage stakeholders
• Collaborate with media for coverage and prepare communication materials
• Track and analyze marketing campaign performance to optimize strategies

2. Best Practices for Online Education

• Research and adapt global best practices for IISc’s online teaching and learning

3. Course Development and Market Research

• Conduct market research on the demand for CCE’s Proficience, self-support courses, and other offerings
• Advise IISc faculty members on course offerings suitable for MOOCs or in-person formats based on market research
• Support course-related activities and oversee the marketing budget to maximize outreach and visibility of CCE’s offerings

 Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field such as Education, Management, or Engineering. A PhD in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the National Education Policy (NEP), Academic Bank of Credits, and other relevant technical frameworks in the education sector
• Expertise in online learning platforms, content creation, and digital pedagogy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conversant with MS Office Suite
• Ability to conduct market research to identify demand for courses and provide data-driven suggestions to faculty members on course offerings

Experience

• Experience of working with educational institutions, particularly in handling online and hybrid learning programs
• Experience in conducting policy analysis and developing strategic plans for educational initiatives
• Experience in conducting needs assessment and market research

Emoluments: As per the norms of the Institute

Duration

The engagement shall be on a contractual basis, initially for a period of one year, and may be renewed annually for a maximum duration of 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance and the requirements of the Institute. The contract tenure will commence from the date of joining. An annual increment of up to 10% may be granted in the event of contract extension, based upon the candidate’s performance and the recommendation of the Chairperson.

To Apply: Submit your resume to office.cce@iisc.ac.in

Recruitment for Administrative Assistant

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier institution of higher education and research, is saluted as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India & has set itself aggressive goals for the next 5 years & further in the future. The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) at IISc is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant.

Purpose

The purpose of having an Administrative Assistant is to carry out the functions of the office diligently and in a timely manner. The Assistant will be required to process letters, applications, etc; arrange meetings and manage visitors, events; handle technical issues concerning the office; and related protocols.

Role

To ensure that the department is functioning smoothly and be accountable for all the assets, papers, files, and other materials that the department comes across in the course of the daily work of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Centre
• Support the design and implementation of educational services
• Assist in organizing courses, workshops, and events
• Support the management of the department’s online portal
• Coordinate with faculty members, students, and external participants
• Manage documentation and certificate issuance, and to see whether all facts have been correctly stated
• Compilation of data, drafting of various documents, and submission of the same, as and when required
• Coordinate with various parties to make appointments for department Chair
• Liaise with other departments for smooth workflow processes
• To undertake any other similar duties pertaining to the office that the Chair may assign from time to time

Qualifications

• BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBM, or related fields
• Strong organizational and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compose grammatically correct and simple comprehensive documents (letters, e-mails, reports, etc.) in English
• Conversant with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, and ability to use these application softwares in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with computer networks, distributed systems, and web technologies
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Understanding of educational institutions’ operations and procedures might be preferred
• Experience in administrative or technical roles preferred
• Experience in a higher education or research environment can be an advantage

Emoluments: As per the norms of the Institute

Duration

The engagement shall be on a contractual basis, initially for a period of one year, and may be renewed annually for a maximum duration of 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance and the requirements of the Institute. The contract tenure will commence from the date of joining. An annual increment of up to 10% may be granted in the event of contract extension, based upon the candidate’s performance and the recommendation of the Chairperson.

To Apply: Please submit your resume to office.cce@iisc.ac.in

Recruitment for Project Assistant

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), India’s premier institution of higher education and research, is saluted as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India & has set itself aggressive goals for the next 5 years & further in the future. The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) at IISc is seeking applications for the position of Project Assistant.

Purpose

The purpose of having a Project Assistant is to carry out the functions of the office diligently and in a timely manner. The Assistant will be required to handle technical tasks concerning the office; process letters, applications, etc; arrange meetings and manage visitors, events; and related protocols. 

Role

To ensure that the department is functioning smoothly and be accountable for all the assets, papers, files, and other materials that the department comes across in the course of the daily work of the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in technical operations and administrative duties to the Centre
• Support the design and implementation of educational services
• Assist in organizing courses, workshops, and events
• Support the management of the department’s online portal
• Coordinate with faculty members, students, and external participants
• Manage documentation and certificate issuance, and to see whether all facts have been correctly stated
• Compilation of data, drafting of various documents, and submission of the same, as and when required
• Coordinate with various parties to make appointments for department Chair
• Liaise with other departments for smooth workflow processes
• To undertake any other similar duties pertaining to the office that the Chair may assign from time to time

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Mobile & Web Development, or related fields
• Strong technical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to compose grammatically correct and simple comprehensive documents (letters, e-mails, reports, etc.) in English
• Conversant with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, and ability to use these application softwares in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Familiarity with computer networks, distributed systems, and web technologies
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of educational institutions’ operations and procedures might be preferred
• Experience in administrative or technical roles preferred
• Experience in a higher education or research environment can be an advantage

Emoluments: As per the norms of the Institute

Duration

The engagement shall be on a contractual basis, initially for a period of one year, and may be renewed annually for a maximum duration of 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance and the requirements of the Institute. The contract tenure will commence from the date of joining. An annual increment of up to 10% may be granted in the event of contract extension, based upon the candidate’s performance and the recommendation of the Chairperson.

To Apply: Please submit your resume to office.cce@iisc.ac.in