Community Program Manager

Newton School of Technology; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School of Technology (NST) seeks a Community Program Manager to create an engaging campus environment and partner with the external ecosystem. The role drives student engagement, leadership development, industry exposure, and campus-wide initiatives as the primary liaison among students, university stakeholders, and central teams.

The role includes building campus culture, designing onboarding, leading student bodies, organizing events, and coordinating with industry and academia to

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Community (Offline) Management, Event management or Community Program Management.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive initiatives independently with a high sense of ownership.
• Experience with educational institutions, student communities, or youth programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build a vibrant and inclusive campus culture across all NST Campuses.
• Design onboarding and induction programs for new batches.
• Design student bodies and mentor student leaders to drive initiatives independently.
• Plan and deliver guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, hackathons, and networking sessions.
• Partner with national and international industry, academia, and other bodies for enhancing exposure.
• Lead execution of technical, cultural, and professional events.
• Drive participation in competitions, conferences, and external forums.

Skills

Community management

Event management

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles.

About the Role

The Community Program Manager is responsible for creating an engaging and impactful campus environment and partners with the external ecosystem.

This role drives student engagement, leadership development, industry exposure, and campus-wide initiatives while serving as the key liaison between students, university stakeholders, and central teams.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Leadership

• Build a vibrant and inclusive campus culture across all NST Campuses
• Thoughtfully design and lead onboarding and induction programs for new batches
• Design student bodies and mentor student leaders and empower them to drive initiatives independently
• Drive recognition programs and showcase student achievements
• Maintain visibility of student accomplishments and success stories

Campus Activities & Initiatives

• Building and running initiatives with students at core.
• Plan and deliver guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, hackathons, and networking sessions
• Partner with national and international industry, academia, and other bodies for enhancing exposure.
• Lead execution of technical, cultural, and professional events.
• Drive participation in competitions, conferences, and external forums.
• Create opportunities that enhance learning beyond academics.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for university administration, founders, campus teams
• Own the annual operating plan budget and manage approvals, coordination, and institutional relationships.
• Align campus activities with broader organizational goals.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead campus teams and student representatives to achieve engagement goals
• Monitor key metrics and implement improvements based on feedbacks
• Ensure smooth execution of programs within timelines and budgets
• Handle multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• 4 - 6 years of experience in Community (Offline) Management, Event management, Community Program Management
• Proven experience leading teams and managing diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to drive initiatives independently with a high sense of ownership
• Experience working with educational institutions, student communities, or youth-focused programs is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Background

• EdTech, Higher Education, Campus Life, Student Engagement, Program Delivery, or Community Building.