Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) – ACIC ShooliniUniversityShoolini University | Solan, Himachal PradeshAbout ACICACIC (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 RoleWe 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 mindsetExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to independently start, build and executeGenuine interest in grassroots innovation and social impactStrong understanding of HimachalPradesh and its local ecosystem is highly preferredHindi/regional language proficiency is an advantage5years 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 PradeshRole: Full-time | CEO, ACIC Shoolini UniversityApplication: Send your CV with cover letter (400 words) to: rahul.bahadur@shooliniuniversity.com & CC to HR- Careers@shooliniuniversity.com