Lead Program Mentor

Key Responsibilities:

Institution Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and manage all stakeholders of the assigned institution, including senior academic leaders, faculty, student bodies, and external partners.
• Ensure smooth operations of the innovation lab/makerspace and all related facilities.
  Establish strong relationships with the institutionu2019s management to drive program adoption and expansion.
  
  Program Leadership & Delivery
• Oversee end-to-end execution of all InUnity programs, including workshops, technical cohorts, innovation challenges, and maker sessions.
• Conduct high-quality technical sessions, faculty development programs (FDPs), and Train-the-Trainer (TTT) workshops.
• Ensure alignment of all activities with InUnityu2019s curriculum, pedagogy, and quality standards.
• Guide students through innovation journeysu2014from problem identification to prototype development.
  
  Team Management & Capacity Building
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Program Mentors and Facilitators within the assigned institution and its spokes.
• Create a performance-driven culture by setting expectations, monitoring outcomes, and providing continuous feedback.
• Drive capability-building initiatives to ensure the team stays current with emerging technologies and tools.
  
  Business Development & Growth
• Manage spoke institutions and support program expansion across regions.
• Identify and generate new leads, partnerships, and institutional opportunities.
• Support business development teams in pitching, proposal creation, and client engagement.
• Drive revenue-generating activities such as paid workshops, innovation cohorts, and corporate/institutional collaborations.
  
  Operational Excellence
• Oversee operational processes including resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, material management, and reporting.
• Ensure periodic documentation of program progress, impact metrics, team performance, and institutional insights.
• Submit regular progress reports, success stories, and analytical dashboards.
  
  Innovation & Impact
• Play a critical role in ensuring the institution actively participates in national and regional hackathons, tech events, and innovation competitionsu2014and wins.
• Identify and mentor students with entrepreneurial potential, connecting them with incubation pathways.
• Support the development and refinement of student prototypes using rapid prototyping tools:
• 3D Printing
• Laser Cutting
• CAD Modeling
• Electronics
• Microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
  
  Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical foundation in prototyping, product development, and hands-on making.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage both faculty and students.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong business acumen with experience in program expansion, partnership building, and lead generation.
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate large-scale educational and innovation programs.
• A growth mindset with adaptability, curiosity, and passion for student development.
• Willingness to travel extensively and relocate as per project requirements.
  
  

  Why Join Us

  • Become a key driver in transforming Indiau2019s innovation ecosystem.
  • Lead high-impact programs that inspire thousands of young minds.
  • Work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment that values creativity, empathy, and community building.
  • Be part of a mission to build 100 impactful innovations for a billion people.
    

    Apply Now

    If you are passionate about leading innovation, building communities, and enabling young changemakers, weu2019d love to hear from you.

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