Associate Manager - Academic Communications

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Rishihood University <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b>
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Rishihood University (RU) has been established under The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020 and is empowered to award degree as specified in section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. <\/span><\/span>
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Rishihood University is India\u2019s first and only impact university. \u2018Impact\u2019 is the living spirit of Rishihood. The purpose of education envisioned by the thought leaders of our civilization and that which has motivated the founders to build Rishihood University is beyond just awarding degrees and jobs. The purpose of education is to achieve the highest potential in a learner i.e., Rishihood. Rishihood University provides a unique mix of globally relevant education that is rooted in Indian ideas, quality education that is affordable, and a multi\-disciplinary exposure with cutting edge skills of a specialist. To achieve this outcome, education cannot be limited to within the classrooms. RU is a fully residential campus where living and learning seamlessly integrate throughout the day. RU faculty and learners have an active participation with society, industry, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers. This keeps the learning at RU focused on solving the biggest challenges faced by humanity and prepares our learners for the real world. It is time India builds universities driven by a higher purpose, that have a strong committed board to back it, that redefine the way education is imparted both within and outside the classroom. Rishihood is a bold initiative to fulfill this idea. Hence, we are looking for like\-minded founding faculty members at Rishihood University.<\/span><\/span>
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About Position<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Manager \u2013 Academic Communications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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The Manager \u2013 Academic Communications is not a generalist communications role. It is a deeply education\-informed position situated at the intersection of<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>academic innovation, curriculum design, student experience, and evidence\-based institutional storytelling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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This role will serve as the voice that makes academic change<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>legible, relevant, and inspiring,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span>grounded in a genuine understanding of how learning works.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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We are not looking for someone who has learned about education from the outside. We seek someone who has lived and understood academic systems \u2014 someone who understands pedagogy, curriculum, and learning models and can communicate about them with credibility, precision, and passion.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Job Description<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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1. Academic Innovation Communication & Asset Design<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Serve as the lead writer and narrative architect for communicating academic innovations across the university.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Translate complex educational models<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>including competency\-based education, blended learning, active pedagogy, and outcome\-based curriculum design<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>into clear and engaging communication for students, faculty, and public audiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop flagship academic documents such as white papers, academic innovation reports, curriculum change narratives, and impact reports.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Conceptualize and design academic communication assets including learning models, teaching frameworks, and institutional reports.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Manage the full lifecycle of academic assets<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>from concept and drafting to design, review, publication, and version control across digital and print formats.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate closely with faculty and academic leadership to translate educational strategy into accessible communication.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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2. Student\-Centered Communication Design<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Design and lead multi\-channel communication strategies that support students across key academic touchpoints, including course registration, academic policies, feedback systems, and program milestones.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop segmented, data\-informed messaging that is personalized, timely, and action\-oriented.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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3. Academic Asset Design & Brand Stewardship<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Define and maintain the voice, tone, and visual identity of communications emerging from the Registrar and Academic Affairs offices.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead the design and production of key academic materials such as student handbooks, academic guides, orientation kits, graduation materials, policy explainers, and academic newsletters.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish and manage a centralized<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Academic Asset Library<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>, containing templates, icons, guides, and reusable communication formats for institutional use.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Continuously improve the digital presence of academic communication channels, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and consistency.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Apply design\-thinking principles to improve how students discover and engage with institutional information.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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4. Institutional Storytelling & Thought Leadership<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Document stories of student success, academic impact, and faculty innovation.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare leadership communication materials including briefing notes, reports, presentations, and institutional publications.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Support the articulation of the university\u2019s academic philosophy and innovations for internal and external audiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>

Qualification and Experience<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Bachelor\u2019s degree in<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Education, Journalism, English, or a related field.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>2+ years of experience in academic communications, educational content development, institutional writing, or a related domain.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Demonstrated portfolio of high\-quality writing across academic and student\-facing formats.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Proven ability to design and execute multi\-channel communication strategies with measurable outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro, or Figma.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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·<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Familiarity with AI\-assisted research and content tools in communication workflows.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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