Positions: Senior Administrative Officer

Iitgn; Gandhinagar; In loco; INR 1.395.000 - 2.120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR invites applications for the role of Senior Administrative Officer in the Media & Communication Office. The selected candidate will oversee strategic communication, branding initiatives, and leadership of a team managing print, digital, and social media channels.

Requirements include Ph.D. with 10+ years or equivalent experience across teaching, research, or administration, and proven ability to lead media campaigns and crisis communications.

Competenze

• Ph.D. or equivalent in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and Development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 14 years of post-qualification experience in teaching/research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• Ph.D./Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement the Institute's strategic communication and branding initiatives.
• Lead media relations and serve as the primary point of contact for print, electronic, and digital media.
• Plan and oversee media outreach, press conferences, interviews, and public announcements.
• Prepare and review press releases, speeches, reports, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and other institutional publications.
• Oversee the Institute's digital communication channels, including the website and social media platforms.
• Develop communication campaigns highlighting research achievements, academic excellence, innovation, student success, and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate communication support for conferences, workshops, convocation, and other major Institute events.
• Manage crisis communication and safeguard the Institute's reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media professionals, government agencies, industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the Media and Communication Office team while ensuring high-quality, timely communication outputs.
• Monitor media coverage and communication analytics, and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Perform any other communication-related responsibilities assigned by the Institute from time to time.

Conoscenze

Excellent English communication

Media relations

Strategic communication

Editorial planning

Press release drafting

Digital communications

Event communications

Leadership

Project management

AI-enabled communication tools

Formazione

PhD or equivalent with 10+ years experience

M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. with 12+ years experience

B.Tech./BE/M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM/CA/CMA/CS/MBA with 14+ years

PhD or Masters in Mass Communication / related field

Descrizione del lavoro

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

Senior Administrative Officer

Consolidated Monthly Pay Rs. 1,25,000/- to Rs. 1,90,000/- per month based on the experience and credentials of the candidate.

Tenure One year, with the possibility of extension based on the incumbent’s performance and the institute’s requirements.

Location: Media & Communication Office, External Relations, IIT Gandhinagar.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in the appropriate branch with a very good academic record throughout and a minimum of 10 years of postqualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and Development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• M.Tech./M.S./M.Phil. or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in Teaching/Research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.C.A./LLM./CA/CMA/CS/MBA/Professional qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 14 years of post-qualification experience in teaching/research/Industrial/Design and development/IT/Administration in an organization/Industry of repute.
• Ph.D./Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Experience in journalism, media relations, corporate communication, public relations, or institutional communication, preferably with leadership responsibilities. Experience in higher education or research institutions will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in leading media campaigns, managing institutional branding, and handling print, digital, and social media communication.
• Strong network with national and regional media organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and crisis communication.
• Experience in supervising teams and coordinating communication.

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi/Gujarati will be an advantage.
• Strong media relations and public relations skills.
• Strategic communication planning and institutional branding.
• Editorial planning, content development, and storytelling.
• Press release writing, speech drafting, and report preparation.
• Digital communication, social media strategy, and online reputation management.
• Event communication and media coordination.
• Ability to build partnerships with government agencies, industry, academia, and media organizations.
• Strong leadership, project management, and team mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of emerging digital communication tools, analytics, and AI-enabled communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Institute's strategic communication and branding initiatives.
• Lead media relations and serve as the primary point of contact for print, electronic, and digital media.
• Plan and oversee media outreach, press conferences, interviews, and public announcements.
• Prepare and review press releases, speeches, reports, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, and other institutional publications.
• Oversee the Institute's digital communication channels, including the website and social media platforms.
• Develop communication campaigns highlighting research achievements, academic excellence, innovation, student success, and institutional initiatives.
• Coordinate communication support for conferences, workshops, convocation, and other major Institute events.
• Manage crisis communication and safeguard the Institute's reputation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media professionals, government agencies, industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the Media and Communication Office team while ensuring high-quality, timely communication outputs.
• Monitor media coverage and communication analytics, and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Perform any other communication-related responsibilities assigned by the Institute from time to time.

Age Limit 50 years as on the date of advertisement.