Manager – Learning & Engagement (YIF)

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About the Organization

Ashoka University is India’s leading liberal education and research university, committed to nurturing ethical, socially conscious leaders through academic excellence and experiential learning. The Young India Fellowship (YIF)—Ashoka’s flagship residential postgraduate diploma program—brings together exceptional young individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Through a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary curriculum, the YIF educates and nurtures diverse individuals to solve pertinent problems that will ultimately create a better world.

Academics, Operations, Learning & Engagement are the key integrated units that oversee the programmatic aspects of the YIF, with outreach and admissions units comprising critical non-programmatic functions. Learning & Engagement (L&E) lies at the heart of the YIF experience, shaping the program’s dynamic ecosystem of mentorship, experiential learning module (ELM), guest sessions, alumni and university relations, and overall student support.

Job Description

The Manager – Learning & Engagement will lead the Learning & Engagement function as a strategic and relationship-building unit within the YIF team. This role combines program design, relationship management, student support, and cross-functional coordination. The Manager will oversee key pillars including the Experiential Learning Module (ELM), Mentorship program, Guest Sessions (including Alumni-in-Residence), and dynamic Learning & Engagement modules, while driving innovation in student development and welfare through student and cross-departmental relationship management.

This is a leadership role that requires strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to translate ideas into seamless execution in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Below are key areas where we expect the ideal candidate to contribute to effectively. The final set of roles and responsibilities will depend on the skills, qualifications and fit of the recruited candidate. The YIF Team operates in a manner where each team member is responsible for core areas that leverage their strengths and interests, but is also expected to be agile and contribute to the programme’s overall goals.

Learning & Engagement Leadership

• Lead the overall Learning & Engagement portfolio, ensuring the quality, consistency, and impact of all programmatic elements including ELM, guest sessions, and mentorship.
• Develop and execute strategic L&E modules and para-academic workshops that respond to student needs—ranging from research and data analysis to project management, industry immersions, and DEI-oriented modules (inclusion by design; caste, gender and disability sensitisation).

Student Welfare and Community Engagement

• Oversee the Anchor Program, Fellows Council, and other initiatives that foster student well-being, leadership, and a sense of community.
• Collaborate closely with the Office of Student Affairs, Residence Life, ACWB, CDO and other university departments to ensure an integrated support ecosystem for Fellows.

Relationship Management

• Cultivate and manage relationships with organizations, alumni, mentors, and visiting faculty to strengthen the YIF’s learning and engagement ecosystem.
• Serve as a key liaison for cross-university collaborations, particularly with the Career Development Office to ensure holistic career development and placement support.

Cross-Functional Program Support

• Work closely with the YIF Director and senior leadership to align L&E activities with the program’s academic and strategic priorities.
• Flexible capacity to work closely with and support academic affairs and operations teams as needed, including financial planning and reviews on key programmatic elements
• Contribute to the operational and academic rhythm of the program, including key institutional events such as Orientation, Friends of YIF, and Convocation.

Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of 1–3 junior team members, fostering accountability, creativity, and professional growth.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Education, Management, Psychology, or related fields.
• 4–7 years of experience in higher education, learning design, leadership development, or stakeholder management (flexible)
• Strong skills in relationship building, communication, and project management.
• Proven ability to design and execute high-impact learning experiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, inclusion, and institutional collaboration.
• Prior experience within Ashoka or similar educational institutions is an advantage.

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