Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – ACIC ShooliniUniversity

Shoolini University | Solan, Himachal Pradesh

About ACIC

ACIC (Atal CommunityInnovation Centre) at ShooliniUniversity, Supported by NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission, is a platform for discovering and nurturing grassroots innovations and helping local ideas create meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are looking for a young, energeticand entrepreneurial professional to lead ACIC and buildits grassroots innovation ecosystem across Himachal Pradesh and the region. This is not a traditional CEO role. It is a builder's role.

You will be expected to go beyond the campus - discover innovators, understand local challenges, build relationships with communities and institutions, and create pathwaysto move grassroots innovation from the local ecosystem to sustainable impact.

What will you do

• Discover and builda pipeline of grassrootsinnovators across the region.
• Identify real localproblems and create opportunities for innovation.
• Connect innovators with faculty,students, mentors, industry,government, funding and markets.
• Design and lead grassroots innovation programs, challenges and initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the community, government, industry and innovation ecosystem.

Who are we lookingfor

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to independently start, build and execute
• Genuine interest in grassroots innovation and social impact
• Strong understanding of HimachalPradesh and its local ecosystem is highly preferred
• Hindi/regional language proficiency is an advantage

5years of experience is preferred, but not a strict requirement. Young professionals, entrepreneurs and ecosystem builder returning to work are encouraged to apply.

Location: Shoolini University, Solan,Himachal Pradesh

Role: Full-time | CEO, ACIC Shoolini University

Application: Send your CV with cover letter (400 words) to: [HIDDEN TEXT] & CC to HR- [HIDDEN TEXT]