Position Summary
Position:
Department:
Alumni Relations
Institute:
IIT Gandhinagar
Country:
India
Research Field:
Not Available
Posted Date:
Apr 13, 2026
Deadline:
May 10, 2026
Offer Period:
1 year
Offer Start Date:
NA
Project associate position in Alumni Engagement
Description:
- Applications are invited for a temporary position of Project Associate-I at IIT Gandhinagar.
- The Alumni Relations Office at IIT Gandhinagar serves as a vital bridge between the Institute and its global alumni community. We design and execute initiatives that foster lifelong connections, strengthen institutional pride, and encourage meaningful engagement between alumni and their alma mater.
- As Program Associate-I, you will play a key role in conceptualizing, coordinating, and implementing initiatives that enhance alumni engagement and communication.
Required Qualification:
Essential Qualification:
- B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
OR
- B.C.A./B.Sc./B.A./B.Com./B.B.A./LLB. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 04 years of post-qualification experience.
- Note: The percentage/grade points with respect to the academic qualificationswill be a minimum of 60% or equivalent grade from Graduation onwards, and 55% or equivalent grade in class 10th and 12th
Preferred Qualification:
- Fostering community building, Fundraising, Public Engagement, Event Management Handling social media, Content Creation for social media, official reports
- Responsibilities :
- Lead the planning and execution of alumni engagement events,
- outreach programs, and fundraising initiatives.
- Create, curate, and manage content for newsletters, annual reports, website updates, and other communication materials.
- Drive consistent and strategic communication through email campaigns and social media platforms to enhance alumni visibility and connection.
- Collaborate on development and fundraising efforts, assisting in cultivating relationships with potential donors and contributors.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
- 01 Year (may be extended based on periodic performance evaluation of the candidate)
Benefits:
- Rs.45,000/- to Rs.70,000/- per month depending on qualification and experience of the candidate
About the Host Lab Group/Institution:
Established in 2008, the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a premier public engineering institution located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Known for its strong focus on undergraduate education, interdisciplinary research, and innovative curriculum, IITGN offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs across various STEM disciplines. The 400-acre campus is renowned for its sustainability, achieving a five-star GRIHA LD rating and being the first in India to receive a five-star "Eat Right Campus" award. IITGN emphasizes holistic learning through its signature 5-week Foundation Programme for new students, encouraging creativity and social awareness. The institution features modern, 24/7 accessible infrastructure, including the PARAM Ananta supercomputer. Actively promoting research in fields like biodiversity, materials science, and cognitive science, the institute aims to create leaders with a global impact. NIRF 2025 rankings placed it among the top engineering institutes in India.
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