Academic-Associates

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Library resources access

Variable stipend after year 1

Contract up to 2 years with potential

No accommodation provided

Job summary

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur invites applications for Academic Associates to support teaching, learning management, and examination processes across multiple management domains.

The role involves assisting faculty in course planning, LMS administration, assessment coordination, invigilation, grade verification, and engagement in seminars and research activities, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./ MBA / any related master’s in management.
• Good academic record with willingness to learn.
• Experience in Higher Education Institutions/desirable.
• PGDM equivalency certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in planning and delivery of courses and materials.
• Manage the LMS, upload materials, update scores, monitor submissions.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor quizzes, assignments, exams with faculty.
• Provide invigilation support for offline and online exams.
• Assist in evaluation, grade sheets, and timelines.
• Coordinate re-evaluation and student queries with Academic Office.
• Act as liaison between faculty and Academic Office.
• Maintain student records with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support scheduling and course coordination for multiple programmes.
• Contribute to seminars, conferences, convocation, and events.
• Assist faculty in research, case writing, and curriculum enrichment.
• Support use of analytical tools relevant to the domain.

Skills

Multitask ability

Written & verbal communication

MS-Office proficiency

Analytical tools proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D./ MBA / related Master’s in management

PGDM equivalency (AIU) considered

Tools

LMS

Tableau

SPSS

Python

CRM platforms

NVivo

MATLAB

Bloomberg

SQL

Job description

This position is ideal for individuals with a strong academic foundation who are keen to pursue careers in academia and higher education. It provides an opportunity to gain practical experience through close engagement with faculty and students, while building a comprehensive understanding of academic processes and institutional functioning at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, an Institute of National Importance.

Academic Areas:

• Strategy and entrepreneurship
• Decision Science & Information System
• Economics
• Finance & Accounting
• Marketing
• Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
• Production and Operations Management
• Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Qualification and Experience:

• Ph.D./ MBA / Any other Master’s Degree in a discipline related to the relevant management area.
• Candidate with a good academic record and a willingness to learn.
• Experience of working in Higher Education Institutions/ Premier B-Schools/ Research is desirable.
• We may consider the candidates holding ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), ‘ recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), for recruitment of Academic Associates, subject to the candidate producing the equivalency certificate.

Job Profile:

• Assist faculty members in planning and delivery of courses, including preparation of session plans, academic materials, and support for Degree Granting Programmes.
• Manage and administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading course materials, updating continuous evaluation scores, and monitoring assignment/project submissions.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor quizzes, assignments, projects, mid-term and end-term examinations, and other evaluation components in collaboration with faculty members.
• Provide invigilation support for offline and online proctored examinations, ensuring discipline, fairness, and compliance with institutional rules and regulations.
• Assist in the evaluation process, including preparation and verification of grade sheets, ensuring accuracy of marks, and adherence to prescribed formats and timelines.
• Coordinate re-evaluation processes and examination-related student queries in consultation with course instructors and the Academic Office.
• Act as a liaison between faculty and the Academic Office, ensuring smooth execution of academic processes and timely communication.
• Maintain student records and academic data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
• Address student academic concerns professionally, supporting a transparent and effective learning and evaluation environment.
• Support academic scheduling, course coordination, and management of multiple courses/programmes, including executive programmes where applicable.
• Contribute to academic and institutional activities, including guest lectures, seminars, conferences, convocation, and other key events.
• Assist faculty in research and academic development activities, including case writing, research work, academic content development, and curriculum enrichment.
• Support the use of analytical and decision-support tools relevant to the academic domain.
• Assist, where required, in conducting tutorials, conferences, workshops, or academic support sessions.

Key Skills:

• Ability to multitask and work time-bound
• Excellent written & verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS-Office tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and facilitating data analysis, and enhancing communication within the academic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant analytical and decision-support tools—such as SPSS, Tableau, AMOS, Python, CRM platforms, NVivo, HRIS, MATLAB, Bloomberg, LINDO, Arena, SQL, etc.—commensurate with the candidate’s academic domain and applicable to the specific area for which the application is submitted, is desirable.
• Very Good Organizational Skills.

Stipend & Benefits:

In the range of Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 38,000/-per month for the candidates with PG degree and in the range of Rs.40,000/ to Rs. 45,000/ for candidates with Ph.D. degree, depending on the qualifications, experience and performance in the interview. The academic associates will have access to library resources of the Institute.

In addition to the stipend, the academic associates are entitled for variable stipend after completion of the one year and further continuation of the contract based on the performance.

Contract:

The selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term appointment for a period of up to two years on a consolidated monthly stipend. The contract may be extended based on performance and the Institute’s requirements; however, the total tenure of engagement with the Institute shall not exceed four years.

No Accommodation will be provided to the selected candidates by the Institute.